You guys got anything cool going on today?
(Totally appreciate half the community hasn’t had a look in ages but Im still gonna show up here for whoever is around)
It’s my brother’s birthday and we’re off for a lunch now.
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I also just posted a longer piece on this on LinkedIn; about the importance of rest days for me now. I’ve put it below 🙂
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For many years, I got sucked into hustle culture rationale and worked on weekends as well as through the week.
That’s necessary sometimes, maybe you’re right in the middle of the launch phase of your start-up, or fighting fires at work.
But I’d argue that for many it’s not necessary, or even the most effective solution for planning your week.
As a ‘knowledge worker’, my contributions don’t increase linearly based on time. One good idea, well-structured and executed, can be worth much more than hours spent on mid (or bad ideas). Resting fully means I’m more focused, creative and effective on work days.
More importantly to me, it gives me some space for other parts of my life besides work - my partner, time outdoors, and hobby activities.
These are sources of meaning for me, and are all part of my sustainable work-life balance.
So enjoy your weekend, and have a Sunday funday.