Glad you could accomplish a breakthrough in just a weekend. For me it usually takes more.

One thing many people do is put themselves under unnecessary stress, even if low levels, in order to get things done. I am almost always one of those people. Telling myself “it’s just this week”, “next week will be different” but of course something else always comes along to trigger a similar response.

Zooming out, and taking time to walk the dog (metaphorical or not) is so underrated. Stress & overwork is something that has been normalised but is not natural for our bodies. Particularly as these days most of us are not stressed or tired from physical exertion, but the mental gymnastics. Which means sleep is often harder not easier, when we’re exhausted. Since we never ‘put the problem down’. Even if work is source of enjoyment and fulfilment for us, we still create stress responses and still need downtime like you highlight.

Found so many new insights or approaches that I would not have otherwise discovered had I been just keeping our head down. Very solid advice.