The moment when 'I have to try my best' becomes exhausting
To put it simply,
people feel the most exhausted when 'I have to try my best' becomes their catchphrase.
Even though you actually want to rest,
even though you are actually tired,
you still tell yourself:
'I have to try my best'
'I have to do this'
'I have to do it properly'
The more those words increase,
the more your heart is quietly worn away.
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'I have to try my best' is a sign that you have no room left
When you still have room to spare, people can naturally move by saying,
'I think I'll do this'
'I think I can do this'
But when you run out of room,
the number of commands you give yourself to keep moving increases.
That is 'I have to try my best'.
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If you keep trying your best, your senses will become numb
When 'I have to try my best' continues,
you stop noticing that you are tired.
• You keep moving even though you are exhausted
• You feel guilty even when you rest
• You feel unfulfilled no matter what you do
This is a state where your heart's brakes are about to break.
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Not trying your best does not mean being lazy
Many people are convinced that
not trying your best is a bad thing.
But in reality,
it is more unnatural not to have time where you aren't trying your best.
You can move again because you rest.
This isn't about willpower; it's a mechanism.
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Letting go of 'I have to try my best' makes things easier
Just by changing 'I have to try my best' to
'This is enough for today',
your heart will feel much lighter.
It's strange, but
that approach actually helps you keep going in the long run.
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When you are still anxious
When you are afraid of doing nothing,
please schedule 'time to do nothing'.
You should just make resting
a proper, scheduled action.
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One easy option
Decide that 'today is a day where I won't try my best'.
Just by doing that, you can protect yourself.
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Summary
• The more 'I have to try my best' increases, the more tired your heart is
• Time where you aren't trying your best is also necessary
• Resting is not being lazy
You don't have to corner yourself
when you can no longer try your best.
You are already doing enough.