
#54: Soothe the overwhelm with the 1% question
The Academic Imperfectionist
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How to Make Your Situation 1% Better
There is a nasty contrast between where things are now and where they need to be, ideally. Instead of fixating on the ideal, ask what can I do to make this situation 1% better? This makes it easier for you to think about how much improvement there is in the grand scheme of things. Treating yourself to a coffee, or taking a walk, or chatting with a friend are not insignificant things - they're things that will make you feel better.
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