Ep. 153 The problem with always accomplishing things
From how to twenty-something by Jess Diamond
May 18, 2026 · 14 min · Episode 153
About this episode
This episode discusses the pitfalls of constantly needing to accomplish tasks and emphasizes the importance of how one shows up in life rather than just what gets done.
How to Make Adulting Suck Less: https://jessdiamondcoaching.com/suck-less/ This episode breaks down the problem with always needing to accomplish things and why getting everything done doesn’t always mean you did it well. I talk about how constantly saying yes and rushing through your life leads to mistakes, poor communication, and people feeling overlooked.It ’s time to start looking at your days differently, not just by what you got done, but by how you showed up while doing it. This episode is a reminder that being busy doesn’t excuse being inconsiderate, and that your self-worth isn’t measured by how much you accomplish. At the end of the day, the goal isn’t to rush through your life… it’s to actually be in it while you’re accomplishing it. Key Takeaways: Your urgency doesn’t stay with you… it spills over onto everyone around you. Success on paper is not the same as success in real life. You don’t need more time, you need better boundaries around your time What can you say ‘no’ or ‘not right now’ to? Stop wearing your busyness as a badge of honor Helpful Resources: Let’s chat: https://calendly.com/coach_jessdiamond/success Email me: coach.jessdiamond@gmail.com How to stop…
People in this episode
Host: Jess Diamond
Topics covered
- adulting
- self-worth
- boundaries
- busyness
- communication
Keywords
- accomplishments
- self-improvement
- time management
- boundaries
- busyness
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Jess Diamond Coaching, Free Music, Free Stock Music
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