Perform at your best when your best is required. Your best is required each day.
John WoodenRead
Go a little easier on yourself, and in so doing, be prepared to make and do things that might seem silly at first. Just keep moving: don't ruminate and stare at the wall. Don't just play with your phone: go out and produce something.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Be kinder to yourself and take action instead of overthinking.
This quote emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and taking initiative. It suggests that instead of being critical of oneself and getting stuck in overthinking, one should embrace a lighter approach and actively engage in creating or doing activities, even if they seem trivial or silly at first. It encourages movement and action as a remedy against procrastination and self-doubt.
Themes
Self-CompassionActionMotivationCreativityProductivity
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote during a workshop about overcoming procrastination.
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