I may have said this before but it bears repeating: slow is fast.
I read a great quote thanks to the brilliant NITCH account, from the actor Viggo Mortensen:
One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was: go slow to go fast. We live as though there aren’t enough hours in the day but if we do each thing calmly and carefully we will get it done quicker and with much less stress.
That’s so spot on.
And if you’re a fan of Cal Newport’s work and his concept of Deep Work, it means turning off the notifications, turning off the WiFi and methodically going about the work. Don’t check Twitter or Facebook or IG as it’ll spike the cortisol and make you feel like crap. It’s like a candy sugar high. You might get a bump, but the crash isn’t worth it.
Try five super deep breaths if you need a moment. Try a short walk. Then get back to the work, bit by bit, drip by drip, and you’ll feel much more accomplished.