Be Ridiculously Good at Life

In order to function well and maintain our happiness and well-being, we need to avoid becoming exhausted and fatigued. This is not always possible. Sometimes, we find ourselves burning out and working ourselves past our limits- we become very tired and we are nowhere close to functioning optimally. When this occurs in life, we need to assess our situation as soon as possible in order for us to regain our well-being and enjoy a higher energy state. Why Are We Fatigued? First, we have to assess our situation. What are we doing, or not doing, that is making us feel exhausted? What mental, physical, emotional, and/or spiritual aspects and needs are we neglecting? Have you been eating healthily and exercising regularly? Are you processing and accepting your emotions in a safe, productive manner? Do you regularly remind yourself to live with perspective and purpose instead of chasing mindlessly after purely materialistic endeavors or instant gratification? It is very easy to get into a rut i...

Relaxation and effort are relative terms- but have you ever thought of them as "net" terms? During a long spur of exerted effort, one might perceive the entire long, marathon-like ordeal as extremely stressful and difficult. Although mental endurance and attention span do develop just like physical endurance and strength, rarely do long winding episodes of effort result in the optimal efficiency. During long internals, the "net" amount of stress completely overrides the amount of relaxation we feel after getting through the ordeal, as the relaxation is often interrupted with more stress regarding our doubts about the efficiency of the job we managed to plow through with less-than-optimal energy and focus.  With shorter intervals, our "net" amount of stress is much less. Our net amount of relaxation increases- we can more easily and readily exercise the required concentration to do our jobs effectively. In order to optimize our efforts, we must compartmenta...