As I sat down to write to you, I couldn’t ignore the fatigue that wrapped around me like a cozy but slightly too heavy blanket. It hit me—I’ve been riding the go-go-go train and completely forgot to hit the brakes. Can you relate?

In the midst of our whirlwind lives, we often neglect the most crucial passenger on this journey: ourselves. So, let’s talk about the lost art of hitting the pause button.

Picture this: I’m typing away, and then it hits me—I need a break. Not just any break, but a “me-time” break. A break where I can marvel at the world around me, where the ticking clock slows down just for a moment. And boy, did I need it!

I reached for my journal, the one that’s been gathering dust. You know the feeling when you put pen to paper and let the ink carry away the weight of the world? It’s like talking to an old friend who patiently listens without judgment.

“Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax.”

— Unknown

Life moves at Formula 1 speed, and sometimes we’re too busy racing to notice that we’ve forgotten to smell the darn flowers! So, here’s your reminder and mine: take a moment. Inhale the scent of the metaphorical flowers around you. It’s not procrastination; it’s a rebellion against the burnout brigade.

And hobbies, oh sweet hobbies! When was the last time I indulged in the things that make my heart dance? A run, a swim—activities that aren’t just about burning calories but about stoking the flames of joy within.

“Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer.”

— William S. Burroughs

So, here’s to us—workaholics, dream chasers, and tired souls. Take a breather. Unwind. Let the world spin without you for a moment. Because, my friend, the most important project you’re working on is you. And trust me, the world can wait, but travels can’t 🙂

— Lina