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Have you ever felt that flicker of guilt when leaving work "on time" even when you've completed everything you needed to do? That nagging voice wondering if colleagues might think you're not dedicated enough?

This subtle pressure to constantly appear busy and productive is destroying our effectiveness. Looking at shocking research from the Workplace Wellbeing 360 report, Australia's rate of presenteeism—showing up for work when not fully capable of performing effectively—stands at a concerning 44%, higher than the global average. This phenomenon costs Australian organisations an estimated $34 billion annually in lost productivity.

The mounting evidence is clear: our obsession with constant productivity is backfiring dramatically. South Korean researchers have found that working more than 52 hours weekly actually changes brain composition, particularly affecting areas responsible for focus, decision-making, and emotional regulation. When we try to fit 48 hours of work into 25 available hours, something has to give—and usually, it's our wellbeing and ultimately our true effectiveness.

But there's a powerful alternative approach. Being at peace with your natural pace isn't about working less—it's about working right. It means recognizing that each person has their own optimal rhythm and energy pattern. For some, that might mean intense focus in the morning hours; for others, creative bursts in the evening. Some thrive with intermittent rest periods throughout the day, while others need longer recovery after intense project work.

I share five practical steps to cultivate this healthier relationship with pace: pause to reflect on judgments, assess your optimal personal rhythms, align flexibility with business needs, plan realistically for downtime, and communicate clear expectations that normalize recovery and prevent burnout.

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Download my free ebook "Overwhelmed to Impact" at brilliance-inspiredkit.com/overwhelmedtoimpact for practical tools to help you reset your approach to leadership and work in a way that honors your natural rhythm while maximising your impact.

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I am a Confidence and Impact Coach for leaders, Organisational Development Consultant and independent Leadership Circle Profile® Certified Practitioner. Information shared about this tool is courtesy of Leadership Circle®, all rights reserved. www.leadershipcircle.com