Life is too short to give 100% to everything. But when you focus on what truly matters, life becomes perfect.
In Never Give 100%, My Sister Told Me, I share my journey of self-discovery and offer practical advice on managing your time and energy, avoiding burnout, and living a fulfilling life. Through personal stories and insights, I show how giving less in the right areas can lead to so much more.
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Welcome to Never give your 100% – a space where life’s simplicity meets intentional living.
Explore heartfelt reflections, practical advice, and inspiring stories to help you focus your energy on what truly matters. From mindfulness and personal growth to embracing life’s imperfect beauty, this blog is your companion for crafting a meaningful journey. Dive in, discover actionable insights, and don’t forget to check out my book on Amazon for deeper explorations in English. Let’s thrive, not just survive!
"Villains" @ the workplace
Feeling fear or concern about being judged as "villains" when we want to express something similar to what Alex experienced is perfectly understandable, we don't want to seem like the complaining person, who causes problems or who bothers and destabilizes the work environment
Defending procrastination
Procrastination is a millennial habit, in ancient Egypt it was known as the ability to "wait for the right moment", and ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans appreciated the simple act of procrastination because it gave more value to contemplation.
Student: Never give your 100%, or so my sister said to me
“A life does not need to be golden to be valuable; we can live in lower metal forms, in pewter or iron, and still be worthy of love and proper self-esteem.”
The privilege of dealing with burnout
In Mexico, only 12% of the working population earns more than the minimum wage, which is $170.00 Mexican pesos. If someone plans to go on vacation by car, thinking that it’s "cheaper" but that person perceive the minimum wage, they have to consider that the liter of gasoline for a car currently, due to this inflation, costs $20.00 Mexican pesos, which indicates that to fill a 50-liter tank of gasoline implies investing 6.16 days of a full working day.