If there’s one thing I’ve learned after 15 days of 75 Hard, it’s this: appreciate any free time you have and never be afraid to turn down plans to rest and recharge.
I won’t lie, I’m pretty fuckin’ tired after 2 weeks. Physically tired. Mentally I feel pretty good. My body has been putting in a lot of work and it needs the rest. So when I have an hour here and there with no plans, I take advantage of the time and I fully appreciate it.
A part of me feels bad for turning down opportunities to go out with friends and family, but I’m constantly on the move and sometimes just want to stop. After long days at work, then the gym, then a walk, all I want is to turn my brain off and relax. I don’t think it’s a bad thing to give yourself time to yourself when you feel you need it.
This isn’t to say you can hide away forever and never be social. You can’t leave your family and friends in the past. You should always make an effort to see people and spend time with the ones you care about. But when life is hectic and you need time to yourself, take it. Never fall on either extreme of the spectrum of always being on the move and never doing anything.
Use your time how you want to. If the majority of your day consists of productive things, it’s fine to take a couple hours off. If you spend most of your time doing nothing, maybe that needs to change.
I don’t feel so bad looking at my phone for an hour after a long day because I know I’ve accomplished a lot throughout the day. I don’t feel so bad saying no to going to a bar where I wouldn’t drink anyway and instead staying in to read or watch a movie. I use my free time how I choose to and that’s what matters most.
If you’re tired and need a break, take one. Turn down plans if you don’t feel up to it. Accomplish your important tasks daily then choose how you’d like to spend your extra time. Never feel bad for needing alone time, but don’t let it consume your life and habits.
September 7, 2024
