You’re Not Tired, You’re Overcommitted: Stop Doing This

Описание: Are you feeling a level of exhaustion that a single night of sleep cannot fix? This kind of fatigue is often a warning sign that your commitments have exceeded your capacity, and it is time to change how you approach your workload.

In this video, Dr. Teresa Fuchs McCarty, CEO of McCarty Consulting, shares a transparent look at the lessons she learned while building her firm. She explains why real commitment is about more than just saying yes. It requires an honest assessment of your resources and a dedication to maintaining high-quality work for every client. You will discover the three pillars of mindful commitment: capacity, capability, and communication.

We explore the critical difference between being capable of a task and having the actual capacity to execute it well. Dr. McCarty discusses how overcommitting damages your reputation and why direct communication is essential even when the news is difficult. Whether you are leading a team or running a business, these insights will help you organize your work and protect your professional integrity. By the end of this video, you will have three specific questions to ask yourself before taking on any new responsibility.

Chapters
0:00 The warning signs of burnout
2:15 Transitioning to full time leadership
4:30 Understanding the difference between capability and capacity
7:45 Why protecting your bandwidth ensures quality
10:20 Assessing your skills and resources
12:15 The importance of honest communication
14:00 Three questions to ask before you say yes
15:25 Final thoughts on mindful commitment

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