By Leo Babauta
Have you ever noticed a moment of overwhelm and anxiety while trying to tackle a challenging task? This moment often goes unnoticed but has a significant impact on our focus, productivity, and habits. It’s the moment that makes us procrastinate and avoid important tasks.
This feeling, which we try to avoid at all costs, can hinder us from reaching our full potential. However, by acknowledging and sitting with this feeling, we can gradually build our capacity to handle it. The key is to pause when you feel overwhelmed, take a few deep breaths, and allow yourself to experience the feeling without turning away from it.
With practice, you can increase your tolerance for this discomfort and improve your ability to stay focused on your meaningful work. So, next time you encounter this moment, instead of running away, try facing it head-on. Eventually, you’ll find that everything becomes possible when you learn to embrace the discomfort and stay present in the moment.
