Productivity isn’t about getting more done. It’s about what you get done.
Alice Boyes, PhD, author- The Healthy Mind Toolkit
takeaways of note:
3 aspects of perfectionism to be aware of & to caution against…
1. Reluctance to designate decisions as “unimportant”… Tip: notice how good it feels to be relieved of a decision-making burden. Use heuristics or delegate with expectation of faster & good decisions overall; but maybe not perfect ones.
2. Sense of moral obligation to overdeliver… Tip: understand what it costs to always aim for outperformance. What else don’t you have time, energy, attention, and willpower for?3. Getting excessively annoyed when not 100% consistent with good habits… Tip: Regularly review the opportunity cost of activities or behaviors to make sure they remain the best use of your physical & mental energy.