We’ve all felt it—that crushing weight of overwhelm, where every task seems urgent and every problem feels impossible to solve. But what if the real reason we feel overwhelmed isn’t the workload or the chaos of life, but rather where we’re placing our energy?
The truth is, we exhaust ourselves by spending too much time on things we can’t control. Instead of channeling our energy into productivity and progress, we let uncertainty drain us.
But success isn’t about doing more—it’s about focusing on what actually matters.
Three Key Areas to Understand in Your Career (and Life)
To shift our mindset, we need to recognize the difference between what’s in our control, what’s within our influence, and what’s outside our control. Here’s how:
✅ What’s in Your Control: These are the things you have full power over—the choices you make, the boundaries you set, and the mindset you cultivate.
- The actions you take, whether big or small, to move forward.
- The boundaries you set with work, relationships, and your personal time.
- The mindset you maintain, choosing growth over negativity.
💡 What’s in Your Influence: You may not have full control here, but you can positively impact situations by being intentional.
- The team culture you help create through your actions and mindset.
- The way you collaborate with others, fostering strong connections.
- How you provide and receive feedback, shaping a productive work environment.
This image, created by Victoria Repa, visually represents the importance of focusing on what matters. (15) Victoria Repa | LinkedIn
🚫 What’s Out of Your Control: These are the things you need to let go of—because worrying about them only drains your energy.
- Company-wide decisions and leadership shifts.
- Other people’s opinions, actions, and reactions.
- The economy, market trends, and external factors beyond your reach.
Burnout vs. Growth: The Key Shift
The more we fixate on things outside our control, the more we burn out.
The more we focus on what we can control, the more we move forward.
It’s a simple yet powerful mindset shift:
Control what you can. Let go of what you can’t.
And that’s how you grow.
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