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!
It's not you, it's your job
Quitting your job is tough. It means leaving behind relationships, facing doubts, and stepping out of your comfort zone. But prioritizing your well-being is essential. Embrace a life of well-being and peace. Reflect on the toll your job has taken. Choose your own path. Your happiness matters. Take the leap. Your journey awaits.
My friend quit, and all I have is the company's thermo
You can't put a changed person back into an unchanged environment.
Productivity doesn’t equal Happiness
...And don't forget to consider what brings you joy. Happiness not only makes you at least 12% more productive, it's also what makes life worth living.
Bring the problems and let's think of solutions
"Identifying problems can be a solo sport, but finding solutions rarely is"
Exploring the Link Between the 'Broken Windows' Theory and a School Plagued by 15 Robberies
The "broken windows" theory states that any conspicuous and visible sign of crime and civil disorder, such as broken windows, vandalism, and even jaywalking or avoiding paying for public transportation, creates an urban environment that further promotes crime and misbehavior
Never give your 100 ≠ Quiet Quitting pt. II
We are currently experiencing new work models and ways of hiring. Millions of people quit their jobs during the pandemic, either because they were fed up with the culture they lived in their organization or because of the many opportunities that opened up in the remote modality
Never give your 100 ≠ Quiet Quitting
A Gallup report showed that 32% of employees in the United States are committed to work, a drop compared to 36% in 2020. Within the audience of this survey are people from generations X, Z, millennials and baby boomers.
Oihana means Office, and you can left that one behind
When people invest a disproportionate amount of their time and energy into their careers, explains Anne Wilson, a professor of psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario, it can lead to a psychological state called "enmeshment," where the boundaries between work and personal life are blurred.
The gift of failure
“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.”
10 Telltale Signs or Symptoms of Burnout: Recognizing the Warning Signals
The issue is that, while these articles, posts, blog entries and newsletters have good intentions, they only speak of the tip of the iceberg of what is a much deeper problem than what we might see.
"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.
Adopting an Inclusive Design Approach
What happens when we make accessibility include humans when we talk about gender, race, disabilities, religion, or status quo? What happens when users from all over the world see themselves in the apps that they use?