Last week I saw a client for a coaching session. Like many people in their 30s, he’s trying to juggle a large number of things at once. During our first conversation, he already mentioned what he wants to work on: becoming more effective and efficient. So he can handle more and experience less stress.
More effort is not always the answer. Sometimes the real shift begins when you stop trying to solve the problem at the same level at which you experience it.
Slowing down can create the space to see what is actually driving the pressure — and what needs to change before you add more effort.
Continue reading: Why self-efficacy matters and Why leadership can feel lonely.
