Dr. Yesel Yoon writes about perfectionism, burnout, and navigating life transitions
Relaxing and taking down time may not be easy for you because you feel like you should be staying busy. But are you tired of this non-stop mode of work and not being able to enjoy life and relax? Read about my complicated relationship with relaxing and the steps you can take to break old mental habits around being productive. Read here about ways you can learn how to actually chill out.
Are you always trying to get everything done by yourself? Often perfectionists and high achievers try to accomplish everything on their own and have a hard time managing their time and energy on their important goals. Imagine if you learned how to enlist help and get accountability from others around you so you could make it much further on your goals? I conclude the five week series on the myths that are killing your productivity by discussing the power of accountability and enlisting support from your environment. Read more about how asking for help can set you up for success.
Do you feel like you’re so busy taking care of everyone else that your own needs get ignored? Self care can be hard to practice especially if you’re not sure what works for you. I share some reasons self care is essential to your well being and productivity. Read more for suggested tips on how to take care of yourself. End with a little exercise and set up a plan for how to take action today!
Do you struggle to say no? Has people-pleasing left you feeling overwhelmed? It can be really hard to make progress on your most important goals and priorities when you’re feeling pulled in multiple directions. By saying yes to everything, you risk saying no to the things that matter most. Read more about why it is important to learn saying no and how you can say no while keeping your close relationships.
Do you struggle to set and be consistent with your goals and new habits? Every new year you think of creating healthy habits but you give up after the first sign of failure or struggle. I write about the mistake you're making that is setting you up to give up too soon. Read how you can break down goals to take real action steps and achieve your goals. New Year, New You!
