# Ep. 153 The problem with always accomplishing things

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Podcast: [how to twenty-something](https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-twenty-something-6415210)
Published: 2026-05-18T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://jessdiamondcoaching.com/podcast/accomplish
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## Resource

How to Make Adulting Suck Less: https://jessdiamondcoaching.com/suck-less/ This episode breaks down the problem with always needing to accomplish things and why getting everything done doesn’t always mean you did it well. I talk about how constantly saying yes and rushing through your life leads to mistakes, poor communication, and people feeling overlooked.It ’s time to start looking at your days differently, not just by what you got done, but by how you showed up while doing it. This episode is a reminder that being busy doesn’t excuse being inconsiderate, and that your self-worth isn’t measured by how much you accomplish. At the end of the day, the goal isn’t to rush through your life… it’s to actually be in it while you’re accomplishing it. Key Takeaways: Your urgency doesn’t stay with you… it spills over onto everyone around you. Success on paper is not the same as success in real life. You don’t need more time, you need better boundaries around your time What can you say ‘no’ or ‘not right now’ to? Stop wearing your busyness as a badge of honor Helpful Resources: Let’s chat: https://calendly.com/coach_jessdiamond/success Email me: coach.jessdiamond@gmail.com How to stop spiraling: https://jessdiamondcoaching.com/spiral/ Contribute to an episode: https://forms.gle/QwvBrZFbZXRdCjQv9 Be a Guest: https://forms.gle/oiLVCbrydjzaK5pq5 Music: Hide and Seek by Free Music https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music Promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons/Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

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