Tag: rest

"Destroy the idea that you have to be constantly working or grinding in order to be successful. Embrace the concept that rest, recovery, and reflection are essential parts of the progress towards a successful and happy life." - Zach Galifianakis

Resting Versus Idling

There’s a difference between resting and doing nothing. Rest is rejuvenating. It’s intentional downtime when your body and mind can do their housekeeping and regenerate. Idling is different. It’s waiting, maybe restlessly. It’s passing time, maybe while filling the mind with distractions. Not every single second of our lives needs to be super-duper intentional. But …

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"Never be so focused on what you're looking for that you overlook the thing you actually find." - Ann Patchett

It’s Okay to Miss Out

We all get that “fear of missing out” sometimes. But it’s just part of our need for control. Yet, ironically, such fear weakens our control over ourselves, which is the only thing we have the power to control anyways. Next time that pesky fear creeps up on you, take a moment to acknowledge it and …

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