You Deserve A Break

You know that right?

I think it was after the Great Depression era when the idea of constant work became ingrained in our DNA. Cultural status tells us we are not successful if we are not busy all the time. Taking a break does not mean you are lazy, though. The work week is just a repetitive cycle of routes to routine for a check that tells us we must keep doing the same cycle over because it is not enough. Once we conquer one goal, we move to the next without relishing in the moment of our triumph. What is wrong with us?

I am stopping, now.

Moving on immediately to the next thing is not crucial. I will be present right here. Right now in this moment. I will be proud of everything I have done and accomplished. I will also look at what I haven’t accomplished and opportunities I have missed. No, I will not harbor on those old things but, I will appreciate what they’ve taught me.

And now you will join me! In this moment. Be proud of yourself. The world is hard so, be gentle with yourself. You’ve have gone through so much. You have done a lot and still have more to do. Take this time to yourself.

Yes, you will rest when you’re dead or in the hospital when you have completely burned yourself out. And with that comes a bill which no one wants.

It is your right to push yourself however hard you want, but it is also your right to thrive in healthy environments. That includes work. Work should contribute to you as well by contributing to your wellbeing.

Breaks are good. They allow you to refocus, limit error, and be innovate.

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It doesn’t matter how long your break is. 20 minutes in the work day or 1 week of in your month. Take it!