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The Dog Days of Summer
Why doing less today will make you more productive tomorrow
As I sit in front of the computer, trying to muster the motivation to write, the thought crosses my mind: maybe the universe is sending me a message about what I should be doing.
Instead of struggling to find the correct phrasing, I should go for a bike ride with my family, find a farmers market, or simply get out and live in the moment.
The internal drive for perpetual improvement has its perks but can also become burdensome.
Success is not linear; sometimes, taking a step back allows for a leap forward in the future.
I am learning to do what I love, regardless of how productive I feel—I have earned the right to leisure time amidst seasons of stress.
Reads, comments, and profits are down across Medium. Take this as a sign to pivot temporarily.
You will be better off in the long run for doing so.
