Introduction
Are you a professional woman feeling trapped in a job that doesn't fulfill you? Do you aspire to leave your current role and pursue your passion? Many women face the challenge of balancing their careers with their personal goals. In this blog post, we'll explore the concept of B-level performance and how it can free up time and energy to invest in your purpose.
The Myth of 110%
It's easy to fall into the trap of always striving for perfection, especially as a professional woman. We're often taught that we need to give 110% to be successful, or even be recognized as a valuable member of the team. However, this relentless pursuit for success or recognition can lead to burnout and leave you overwhelmed. It's important to recognize that you don't have to be a high-achiever in every aspect of your life. Balance is important.
The Power of B-Level Performance
B-level performance means doing what is expected of you, fulfilling your responsibilities without going above and beyond. By scaling back your discretionary effort at work, you can free up valuable time and energy to invest in your purpose. That thing that drives and fuels your soul. This is particularly important for professional women who often feel pressured to excel in both their careers and personal lives.
How to Implement B-Level Performance
• Identify your discretionary effort: Look for areas where you are going above and beyond in your job responsibilities. This might involve taking on extra tasks, working longer hours, or striving for perfection in every detail.
• Scale back your efforts: Gradually reduce your discretionary effort. For example, if you're always willing to work late, start saying no to extra projects.
• Prioritize your tasks: Focus on completing your essential tasks and delegate or eliminate low value work.
• Set boundaries: Learn to say no to requests that don't align with your essential tasks. Avoid low value work as much as you can
• Increased time and energy: By reducing your workload, you'll have more time and energy to pursue your passion and explore new opportunities.
• Reduced stress and burnout: Lessening your workload can help prevent burnout and improve your overall well-being.
• Improved work-life balance: B-level performance can help you achieve a better balance between your career and personal life.
• Increased focus and productivity: When you're not overwhelmed by excessive demands, your mind is clear, and you can be more focused and productive on the things that aligns with your purpose.
Conclusion
By adopting a B-level performance mindset, you can free up time and energy to invest in your purpose. Remember, it's okay to prioritize your well-being and personal goals, you deserve to live in your purpose. By making this shift, you'll be well on your way to a more fulfilling and balanced life.
You are one step closer towards living in your purpose? Let's embark on this journey together and learn how to effectively implement the B-Level Performance strategy.
