I always struggle on breaks to strike the right balance between getting caught up (maybe even ahead? Ha!) and letting myself rest and relax. It can even be hard to determine what actually ends up being restful and relaxing and what only results in a comatose state (::cough:: binge watching something mindless on Netflix ::cough::). And of course all this is set in the background of my family and children and their needs and expectations. It’s a difficult tightrope to walk.
Today I’m at work, trying to plan out the month, and especially the first week as I’m taking Friday off to chaperone my daughter’s camping trip. But I also have The Magicians on in the background, so it’s NOT the saddest way to spend a Sunday.
(It’s NOT the saddest way to spend a Sunday! – I omitted the “not” before. 😉
Having the time to plan ahead! So proud of and happy for you!
Balance is really hard. And I agree; knowing what ideas will actually result in rest and restoration can be super hard to gauge/guess in advance … especially when children are involved.
Hope you have a really lovely week now and that New Years Eve is joyous and the beginning of another year brings us hope, love, laughter and kindness.
Thank you, always, for writing.