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Why Pushing Yourself Too Hard Makes You Shut Down
Pressure and stress motivate humans to get stuff done, but only to a certain point. After that point they become a liability - they can actually make you less likely to achieve your goals.
Hard work, by itself, is not enough. You need strategy, which comes from understanding how your brain actually works.
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Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.
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By Scott Eilers
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Pressure and stress motivate humans to get stuff done, but only to a certain point. After that point they become a liability - they can actually make you less likely to achieve your goals.
Hard work, by itself, is not enough. You need strategy, which comes from understanding how your brain actually works.
The only app that helps you get all the benefits of meditation without all the hassle.
Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly.
Reduce the anxiety associated with falling asleep in just 15 minutes a night.
Mood Bloom games for depression and anxiety (I have partnered with this brand):
My book: For When Everything is Burning
Connect with me on TikTok:
Connect on Instagram
Therapy with me (Iowa residents only)
Work with me (Non-Iowa residents)
Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.
But I do care.
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