Day 121 (A Hundred & Twenty-One) of 365 days

Limits are stumbling blocks between you and your success. You will face stiff resistance when attempting to break through the limit. Resistance could be self-inflicted fear, doubt, low self-esteem, physical disabilities, and mental block. These elements could package themselves as huge barriers. Sadly enough, most people find it hard to push themselves beyond these limits. They eventually give up and accept the status quo.

There are three phases of life that we all constantly cycle between – the pushing phase, the overdoing phase, and the relaxation phase.
Pushing yourself or taking it slow may depend on which of the phases you find yourself in.

In the pushing phase, you feel excited about your life, environment, and things in general. You are stepping out of your comfort zone, which many people find hard to do. And this action is also paying off as you are growing. In this phase, your momentum is high and you may experience exhaustion after using your energy on tasking activities.

Next is the overdoing stage where you are taking more tasks than you can handle. You are saying ‘yes to every task dole at you. You can’t say ‘no’. You might even be tense because you feel you miss deadlines on the project. This is the phase that precedes burnout. Life becomes overwhelming, so this stage requires adequate management.

The resting phase is the time to reflect and regain your balance. If you have been overdoing it while pushing yourself, it is time to rest.
Here is when you ask salient questions such as: Am I satisfied with this job? Am I working in line with my core values? Am I happy in my relationship?’

So, what’s the right phase to be in? The truth is there is none.
However, the pushing phase is the ideal place. Life is challenging enough to stay disengaged. It takes pushing yourself to make the best out of the situation you go through in life.