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Quintet4998's avatar

Perfectly relate to the pressure to always do more. Nothing is ever good enough.

My best times, have been when I'm spiritually focused not on the outcome but the process and intention. In my faith, we are taught, God alone determines the outcome. One person may work hard and still get a poor result. Another may be lazy and yet still score top grades. But in the sight of God the one who has has the purest intentions, eg helping others and earning a clean living, not for vanity. That person will triumph when the deeds are weighed in the end of times.

That is only fair, because we don't determine who is born smart, or strong, God does. It's not fair to judge solely on outcome which is what people do, and that is causing unnatural stress. How much I truly embody this enlightened way thinking directly correlates with a healthy resilient mental model. One, not fixated on outcomes and circumstances beyond your control. But totally on things you can. At peace, not wanting to play God by forcing an outcome, yet trying your level best in sincere prayer and quiet steady hard work.

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Matheus Felipe's avatar

Thanks for the comment! Spirituality plays quite a big role in productivity as well. It takes away the feelings of hopelessness and loneliness that one can feel when they can rely on their deity of belief. It grants them mental strength and toughness, while also motivating them to push forward in their time of need.

Another thing that I've realized from my research is that you won't really be considered productive by doing more things, you'll be considered productive by the results that you will bring. It doesn't matter if you complete 30 tasks today if they're mostly admin or won't help improve revenue for the company. However, if you complete only one task per that that will cause a high impact, you'll be considered much more productive this way.

One highly impactful tasks is much more valuable than 30 admin tasks.

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