How To Crush Your 2023 Goals Without Crushing Yourself

The start of a new year is exciting. People are full of hope and enthusiasm for what the year might bring. But often, that enthusiasm can be misguided. People often set grandiose New Year’s resolutions. They plan to make drastic changes in their lives overnight, only to be disappointed when it doesn’t happen. It simply is not realistic that everything changes just because we changed the digits of the year.

Significant change takes time. It’s a process, not an event. Slowing down is the best way to make progress . It may sound counter-intuitive, but slowing down can actually help you get more done. We all need a reminder of this (including myself!).

The benefits of slowing down.

When you slow down, your focus increases, which enables you to concentrate more on each task and complete it with greater precision. You can have a greater impact when the quality of your work increases. You’re better able to identify problems and solve them more quickly.

Slowing down helps you avoid burnout. Your career is long; avoiding burnout is key to keeping your career on track over the long-term. Racing like mad to deliver things is simply not sustainable. When you take your time on a task, you’re more likely to stay motivated and energized. You’re able to maintain your…