BITESIZE | How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed | Oliver Burkeman #463
Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Embrace Finite Capacity and Make Tough Choices Wisely
As finite creatures in a world of infinite inputs and opportunities, we constantly face the challenge of limited time. This leads us to make tough choices, prioritizing certain aspects of life over others. We often try to bypass this fundamental mathematical fact through productivity hacks and time management techniques, seeking a sense of total control and freedom. However, this approach ultimately results in more stress, emptiness, and frustration. Embracing our finite nature, making wise choices, and acknowledging the inevitability of constraints as human beings is key to a more fulfilling life.
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