Sometimes it’s okay to have nothing to say. Sometimes it’s okay to just be quiet, sit back and enjoy the peace and quiet that can come with inactivity. Relaxing and letting your mind decompress from the day, or week depending on how stressed you are, can be a great thing. Not every minute of every day of your life has to be chasing your dream, carrying out your mission, or on your feet. You are allowed to relax every once and a while. In fact, it should be part of your schedule. You know that old saying, ‘All work and no play makes jack a dull boy?’ Well, it’s true. You have to know when to slow down, take a moment and pause. Reflecting on what you’ve accomplished for the day, the week, or just at the task at hand is a good way to gauge how your success is going, or not going as the case may be.
Sometimes I have felt myself pushing too hard and not getting a good return on my time investment. If that ever happens to you, slow down, stop even. After I finished my master’s thesis, I wanted to just jump right into my next project. I thought being busy was the best way to maintain my productivity. But you know what I found out? My brain was way over taxed and I needed time to decompress. I realized and had to accept that I needed time to be silence, relax, and find a new perspective. It took three months before I felt like I could realistically take on a new challenge. But you know what? I’m glad I took that time because now I have so much more mental energy to devote to my new endeavors, it feels invigorating!
So, you should take a look at what has worked, what isn’t working, and what might work. Sleep on it. It will be there in the morning. And if you come to your task with a fresh perspective, you might just be more successful at achieving your goal. And all of it was because you weren’t afraid to take a minute and relax.
If you have questions or comments, please reply. Thanks for reading.
