Have you ever had a Christmas day that felt like you were trying to cram too much into one day – and ended up feeling stressed and irritable – and not enjoying yourself as much as you wanted – then doing it all the same next year just because you felt it was what was expected?
This is a feeling we all get all the time with many things – we keep doing them the same way and get into a rut.
So what would happen if you changed the plan on year?
Would the world come to an end? Probably not.
What have you got to lose by pacing yourself?
It is possible to get further by going slower?
We all know that it is – we all know that if we all rush for the same goal as a disorganised rabble we can trip each other up and everyone goes slower – just observe our behaviour sometimes. And the more stressed and panicky we get the more likely we are going to switch to look-out-for-number-one behaviour and starting pushing in and pushing others out. Someone will get through first but they do not get through as quickly as they could have. Smooth flow is more efficient than turbulent – so with consideration and collaboration everyone gets further, faster and easier. Everyone.