The overwhelming power of Sunday (Work Life Balance)
The idea of a “fresh start”—wiping your slate clean, tidying up your workspace, and resetting your mind—has been discussed on this blog before. We’ve talked about the concept’s numerous benefits, and we’ve also talked about the ways in which it might be actually overrated. After all, your desk and inbox are probably clean enough to get some good work done at any given time. And if it’s the third time you’ve cleaned it today, instead of writing your essay, that’s procrastination. But, as we take on more ambitious long-term goals that require consistently high levels of performance, it becomes more and more necessary to buffer your week-long sprints with a pit stop of sorts. An opportunity to get your bearings and catch your breath. And if you have the time to spare, try dedicating an entire day to it. This refueling day has become a sacred element of my workflow. I use it to pause, reflect, recharge—all those fun buzz words. But I also clean, and put things in their places. I put myself...
