Perhaps, if you’re like me in anyway, you find yourself working at something all the time. From writing, to reading, to working around the house, to going into work, things in my life can be pretty hectic.

I was just about at my limit of how much work I could take yesterday when I realized that I just needed a break. I put down my laptop and decided I was just going to take it easy and relax. Not two minutes had passed before I began to think about all the work I had to do or could be doing.

I had to remind myself that if I’m going to rest, than I need to rest whole-heartedly, if I’m going to work, than I’m going to give all of my focus to that task. It’s good advice that no man can serve two masters… After giving my all to not doing much of anything yesterday (besides having fun and hanging out with friends) I woke up today, fully rested, and ready to begin working. Fresh ideas came easily this morning, whereas yesterday this was not the case.

If you find yourself at a fork in the road, or maybe you’re mind just keeps wandering, and you can’t focus on whatever it is you’re trying to complete, than maybe you just need to take a break. Whatever you do though, don’t take a half break… fully walk away from what you’re doing, even if it’s just for 30 minutes. Take a walk, or a nap, or read a book, maybe spend a few minutes meditating and deep breathing. Try it out, and see if you can’t easily tackle whatever the problem was now.