Rejoice Igwebueze
At the end of 2021, I started experiencing extremely high levels of anxiety. With three to four panic attacks a day, things weren’t normal for me. The frustrating thing was that my usual stress management strategies weren’t working.
All or nothing thinking doesn’t just affect our actions; it influences our emotions and self-worth. On days when I felt unable to meet my high standards, I’d spiral into feelings of inadequacy and self-criticism
All or nothing thinking is deeply intertwined with perfectionism. I see this in myself a lot. I often think that if something isn’t done perfectly, or if I’m not able to do it perfectly for whatever reason, it’s not worth doing at all.
Typically, when we think about this simplification, we come across the concept of minimalism. However, minimalism may not be quite as effective as essentialism for highly sensitive people.Typically, when we think about this simplification, we come across the concept of minimalism. However, minimalism may not be quite as effective as essentialism for highly sensitive people.
Every day, I try to take a moment for myself—a simple reset, usually outside, where I allow my mind to race freely. It’s like letting a bunch of excited dogs loose in the backyard while I sit still, observing their frenzied energy without getting caught up in it.
Saying “no” is hard, especially for us highly sensitive high achievers. We often find ourselves caught between our people-pleasing and our relentless drive to set goals and achieve them.
Perfectionism, contrary to popular belief, isn’t a one-size-fits-all trait. There’s actually two different kinds: overt and covert.
How to balance priorities. There’s a saying that’s been around for a while on social media. It goes something like “If you think you don’t have time for something, try saying it’s not a priority’ and see how that feels.”
Each generation, from Baby Boomers to Gen Z, brings its own set of values, expectations, and communication styles. It’s important for us to recognize and acknowledge these differences when we’re examining burnout.
We all have unique ways of connecting with others, and establishing boundaries (or a lack of boundaries) in relationships. These patterns or attachment styles, which are rooted in our early experiences, play a crucial role in shaping who we are and how we achieve work-life balance… or not and eventually end up burnt out