Overachievement is a pain. I remember a few years ago when Gallup delivered my full strengths profile, and one of my tops was Achiever.

It is a good core competency when you are dedicated to inspiring others to pursue new paths or imagine new possibilities for themselves, their projects, and their communities. Still, I think is so easy to derail and start suffering.

The past week I felt committed to delivering many things, and Wednesday, I was drained and unsatisfied. What happened?

Well, I forgot the first thing that moves me in every endeavor: imagine and create something from scratch, conceptualize an idea and let it see the light.

That association, free mapping, roaming in the office, and dancing freely while I dissected and connected were missing, and I was not feeling myself.

The Gallup coach told me: "every strength has two sides, and it becomes something harmful." It's true. I'm an overachiever in recovery.

Ultimately, it was a good week because I recovered and made time for the thing that empowered me.

Are any other overachievers, perfectionists, or deadline addicts in here?