Not a bad article, but #2 grates a bit:
Go to your edge. Regularly.
Most people use only a fraction of their capacity and try to save personal energy. For example, we’re tempted to rest when we feel tired in order to recover our zest for life. Wrong move! The more energy you spend, the more you have.Tiredness can signal many things. If you’re healthy, it may mean that you are bored, frustrated, lack movement, or need more oxygen. Or maybe conflict within has sapped your energy. It’s important to go to your limits regularly. Take up running, martial arts, swimming, or other activities – there are many way to exercise vigorously.
Tip: If you feel exhausted or lethargic, go for a brisk walk in order to rev up your energy and restore your spirit.
like…no, being tired doesn’t mean those things for me, tired is a constant. I guess she said if you’re healthy, but I still don’t feel like “go to your edge” is good advice for a lot of people, me included. I dunno.
This kind of advice typifies the sort of life-hacking productivity wank I hate.
I used to work as an in-house graphic designer and I pushed myself to my edge every day and all I produced was stuff for someone who didn’t respect me or pay me enough and close to my second mental breakdown. Fuck that noise. Now that I work for myself I can produce meaningful work while respecting my arm (I have RSI thanks to my ex job!) and my mental health. Sure I don’t earn anywhere close to what I was earning but I’m not an anxiety-ridden mess anymore (I’m just an anxiety-sodden puddle on occasion these days).