When doing more makes things worse
When doing more makes things worse
When something is not improving, the instinct is to add more.
More effort. More routines. More solutions.
It feels logical.
And sometimes it works.
But sometimes, it has the opposite effect.
Every action has a cost
Everything you do adds some level of load.
Even helpful actions.
Exercise. New routines. Extra focus.
If your system already has limited capacity, adding more can push it further.
Why people get stuck
This creates a frustrating situation.
You are trying.
You are doing the right kinds of things.
But you are not improving.
Because the total load has not been reduced.
A shift in thinking
The Load vs Capacity model suggests a different question.
Instead of asking:
“What else should I add?”
You begin to ask:
“What is already adding load?”
“What can be reduced or removed?”
Creating space
Often, progress comes from creating space rather than filling it.
Reducing pressure allows capacity to return.
And when capacity increases, the same actions become easier.
Read the full model: https://loadandcapacity.com/load-vs-capacity
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