Lately, my close friends and family members have been telling me, "You're pushing yourself too hard, and you're gonna burn out." Now, these folks are pretty sharp, and I've started feeling a bit sluggish myself, so I figured it was time to take a day off and just chill (well, not entirely, since I can't stop thinking about programming—it's like my brain has a mind of its own).
So today, I decided to go hiking with my awesome dogs. I picked some wild flowers along the way and found a comfy spot under a massive tree. I just lay there, gazing at the sky, for what felt like forever. And you know what? This whole "doing nothing" thing really worked wonders. Out of the blue, I came up with a bunch of fresh ideas for that problem that's been giving me a headache for days.
Note to self: I need to embrace the art of doing nothing more often.

Lately, my close friends and family members have been telling me, "You're pushing yourself too hard, and you're gonna burn out." Now, these folks are pretty sharp, and I've started feeling a bit sluggish myself, so I figured it was time to take a day off and just chill (well, not entirely, since I can't stop thinking about programming—it's like my brain has a mind of its own).

So today, I decided to go hiking with my awesome dogs. I picked some wild flowers along the way and found a comfy spot under a massive tree. I just lay there, gazing at the sky, for what felt like forever. And you know what? This whole "doing nothing" thing really worked wonders. Out of the blue, I came up with a bunch of fresh ideas for that problem that's been giving me a headache for days.

Note to self: I need to embrace the art of doing nothing more often.

Embracing the Art of Doing Nothing: A Day of Rest and Rejuvenation