I used to associate busyness and working more hours with productivity. Little did I know splitting my attention in a million directions and piling more work on top of work made me less productive while producing worse results.
In today's world, people are put on a pedestal for working longer and harder. Yes, we should work hard. Yes, we should strive to be better versions of ourselves. But not at the expense of our well-being.
True productivity isn't about how many hours you work, but rather the quality of work you produce. You wouldn't expect your phone to keep working when it's out of battery, why would you expect that from yourself?
Rest is not a weakness—it's a strength. Taking time to recharge is sometimes the most productive thing you can do. It allows you to come back more focused, creative, and effective.
Let's break the cycle of glorifying burnout and learn to grant ourselves the rest that we so desperately need.
(P.S. I know not everyone is in a position where they can cut down work hours or find the time to have more rest, but there are many of us who work more for work's sake. You know who you are.)
by ellierwrites