I think most of us have a tendency to do as much as we possibly can. But doing less might be better.<\/p>\n
When we go to a great restaurant, we want to try all the dishes, eat as much of the delicious food as we can. And we leave overstuffed, sometimes painfully so, and our waistlines expand.<\/p>\n
When I go for a run, often I\u2019ll want to run as far or as hard as I can \u2026 and then I\u2019m exhausted, and less likely to want to run tomorrow.<\/p>\n
When we go on a trip to a new country, we want to see everything, do as much as possible, and that leaves us exhausted.<\/p>\n
When we work or read online, we go from one task to the next, continuously, quitting only when we\u2019re spent, well past what might be healthy for us.<\/p>\n
How can we counter the tendency to want to do as much as possible?<\/p>\n
Leave yourself wanting more.<\/p>\n
The other day I went out for a run, and I really wanted to push myself to my limit. I let that desire go and did a moderate run, leaving some gas in the tank. The next day, I wanted to run some more, and I did. Today I\u2019d be happy to go for another run, though maybe I\u2019ll do something else instead. It\u2019s sustainable and will make the habit last longer.<\/p>\n
If you sit down for a meal, don\u2019t try to eat as much as possible. Eat less. Leave the table wanting a little more. It won\u2019t kill you. This is something I\u2019m working on myself, but it takes practice. The result, though, is that you feel healthier and your waistline thanks you.<\/p>\n
When you travel, don\u2019t try to see everything. See a few things, and take your time. Leave the new city knowing that there\u2019s more to see that you are leaving for next time. Leave yourself wanting more.<\/p>\n
When you\u2019re on the computer, shut it down before you\u2019re done with everything. You\u2019ll never be done with everything, and shutting down early means you\u2019ve reserved some of your mental energy for other pursuits offline. You\u2019ll be raring to go tomorrow. You won\u2019t be as spent.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s do less, and leave some in reserve. And enjoy the less that we do even more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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