Giving in is not giving up

There’s usually a moment each day where we come to a decision point about whether we should keep “doing things” - or just be done.

We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to keep moving, keep fitting it in, keep pushing.

And when making this decision, we can be influenced by the stories we’ve heard about what it means to be successful: how successful people never quit, burn the midnight oil, and stop at nothing to achieve what they want.

But when we reach this decision point, we should also consider that “giving in” is not the same as “giving up.”

In other words, having the presence of mind to know when you need to rest is ultimately a testament to your commitment, not a sign of a lack of resolve or dedication.

Making an active choice in that moment to listen to what your mind and body need is a strength, not a sign of weakness.

It turns out that we have a finite supply of willpower each day - and sometimes in order to show up at our best tomorrow, we have to go all in on “being done” today.

Try this:

The next time you reach this decision point - Should I keep going or just be done? - take an honest assessment of where you are in that moment.

If you decide you have the ability to keep going, then keep going. But if you decide it’s time to be done, that’s ok too.

The key is to listen for what you need, judgment free.

Go have a great workday.