Working not hard enough: Psychologist's advice

Lots of people feel like they don't work hard enough, even when they succeed - and that's a product of hustle culture that tells us to work as hard and as much as we can.

If you're constantly unhappy about how much you work, but there are no objective reasons for that, then it's time to change your mindset.

Here are a few rules that can help.

When your expectations are too high

People might have really big goals or expectations for themselves, so even if they're working quite hard, they still feel like it's not enough.

Stop comparing yourself to others

Sometimes, they look at what other people are doing and think they should be doing just as much or even more.

Results can't come immediately

If they don't see quick progress or results from their efforts, they might feel like they're not working hard enough, even if they actually are.

You can be overwhelmed

If they have a lot on their plate, they might worry they're not managing everything as well as they should, which can make them feel like they're not working hard enough.

Pressure can damage you

Sometimes, family, friends, or work might put pressure on them to do more or achieve more, making them feel like they're not measuring up.

Conclusion

The whole concept of working hard is often overestimated - the main goal of work is not to feel tired, but to achieve some results.

Be kinder to yourself, and work as much as you can or want to - that's how you can be happy!
 

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• 10 September 2023

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