I’ll be honest, I’m not naturally good at resting.
My default setting is action.
Train. Work. Write. Run. Build. Push.
If there’s something to do, I generally want to be doing it.
Lately, I’ve had my foot on the accelerator pretty hard.
And while there’s certainly a time for that, I’ve been reminded of something important:
Rest is necessary.
Not optional.
Necessary.
The funny thing about rest is that you can choose it willingly, or eventually your body, mind, or circumstances will choose it for you.
You can take a day off.
Or exhaustion will take one for you.
You can slow down for a weekend.
Or burnout will slow you down for much longer.
That’s why rest isn’t laziness.
It’s maintenance. It’s recovery. It’s preparation for the next push.
So if you’ve been grinding lately, give yourself permission to ease off the gas for a moment.
Take a day. Take a couple days.
Read a book. Take a nap. Go for a walk. Sit on the patio.
Tag in your inner Zen Slacker.
The work will still be there when you get back.
And when the tank is full again? When your energy returns? When the fire starts burning hot?
Push that accelerator down.
Build. Create. Train. Work. Go after it.
Just remember that even the hardest workers need a pit stop once in a while.
Guiding Principle
Take your rest, or it’ll take you.
Something to Ponder
When was the last time you truly rested? And what hobbies, interests, or simple pleasures have you been neglecting while you’ve been busy pushing?
See You In the Arena
This week is just about over. Next week is just about here. Let’s keep building.
Brick by brick.