Most mornings, we set out with the best intentions. There are tasks to complete, calls to make, chores to do, and people to care for. By midafternoon, reality sets in, to-do lists are pared down, and what can’t be completed today is shifted to tomorrow (or next week). It’s impossible to do everything, and often our best must be good enough.
Even when operating at our best, we have limitations. Working at high levels every day without breaks can quickly lead to burnout and stress. Even as burnout becomes a more widely acknowledged threat, employees are expected to perform consistently and with the same level of enthusiasm and intrinsic motivation to “get things done” every day.
