๐Ÿง  pattern

  • pressure โ†’ push โ†’ depletion โ†’ avoidance โ†’ pressure

๐Ÿ” loop

  • pressure builds from deadlines or expectations
  • i push hard and focus intensely
  • i ignore energy limits
  • i complete the task
  • energy drops sharply
  • i feel depleted or foggy
  • starting anything new feels difficult
  • i avoid or switch to low-effort tasks
  • time passes
  • pressure builds again

๐Ÿ” where it breaks

  • relying on pressure as the main driver
  • pushing past energy limits
  • having no recovery period built in

โšก interrupt points

  • before pushing: set a stopping point
  • during the push: take small breaks
  • after completion: plan recovery time

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