You’ve likely been around two types of people who work hard.
One on hand is the person who takes walks, goes on vacations, and seems relaxed even though they work incredibly hard.
On the other hand, is someone who also works hard but always seems exhausted and stressed.
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The difference between these two types of people is being reward-driven instead of punishment-driven.
As a society, we tend to reward the constant hustle. People feel they have to prove themselves by working harder than anyone else and not taking breaks. But that just leaves you constantly exhausted, stressed, and overwhelmed.
Accomplishing hard things is best done when related to something we want. If you’re climbing a mountain and know there won’t be anything exciting or worthwhile at the top, the trudge would be grueling and thankless. But if you know there’s something you want at the top of the mountain, you have the motivation that makes each step easier. The actual work doesn’t change, but your mental approach to the task transforms.
Our bodies and minds grow when we give them time to rest. As you challenge yourself, you should also constantly replenish your energy. Constant beatdown isn’t a sustainable strategy—eventually, you’ll get burnout and stop enjoying the work.
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Instead, ritualize rewards into your daily life. Micro-rewards are small gifts to yourself throughout the week. Schedule a free afternoon once a week to do whatever you want, batch your tasks and schedule small breaks, reward yourself after a hard day with a walk around the neighborhood or a massage. These regular, small rewards bring you back to your core so you don’t lose yourself.
Macro-rewards are larger and more expensive, like going on your dream vacation or going back to school to invest in yourself. Use these as times to set aside work and truly relax and spend time on yourself.
Give yourself rewards instead of just punishing yourself with constant work. Don’t apologize for taking breaks and replenishing yourself. Focusing on rewards allows you to work hard because you know at the other end is something that you want.
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