I find the idea of not expecting too much of oneself can be extremely liberating. Just let go of the stress, relax and enjoy life.
What do you do about people who obligate you otherwise though?
I seem to find myself under managers like this all the time for example—unending, “I want you to rise up to the occasion”-types. Largely because they just yes-man whatever their bosses ask for without further consideration.
I find the idea of not expecting too much of oneself can be extremely liberating. Just let go of the stress, relax and enjoy life.
It’s a shame that those people who most need to hear this message, won’t get it.
What do you do about people who obligate you otherwise though?
I seem to find myself under managers like this all the time for example—unending, “I want you to rise up to the occasion”-types. Largely because they just yes-man whatever their bosses ask for without further consideration.