For so long we have been taught the idea of “do your best.” We all have our own experiences of growing up and what we learned is our “best.” Were you conditioned to work so hard on projects, school, work, etc. that you can’t enjoy the process and the journey of getting to that perfect destination? My question for you to think about today is:
Are you working beyond your best and is it worth it?
Doing your best is going to change from day to day. If you are sick, your best might be just getting out of bed to shower. Some days your best is getting 3 things checked off on your long To Do List. Be kind to yourself and realize that doing your best does not mean working yourself so hard that you can’t enjoy the process of getting to the ending. If you are feeling exhausted and drained, you have gone beyond your best. Listen to what your body is telling you. If you push yourself too hard, your best will be an exhausted effort. Not all days are meant to be productive. Be kind to yourself, treat yourself with love and accept that your best does not mean perfection.