Having a dream and working to make it come to fruition is awesome but also exhausting. As May gets under way, we begin to think about summer break. Since we were kids, summer has come to be associated with rest and relaxation so maybe, even though you are still working toward your dream, consider taking time to recharge.
Sometimes people with a problem they are trying to solve find that as soon as they get in the shower or wake up from a nap, they have found the solution. Our brains often need space and quiet to come up with new and better ideas. But stepping back for a week or two may not feel like it’s in your best interests. We’ve gotten so used to the grind (and the expectation of a grind) that we think a temporary break is going to end everything we’ve worked for, and it just isn’t.
We’re likely to find that when we return to our dreams, our plans, our endeavors, we have renewed energy. We have a better attitude. We feel like the problems we faced before the rest aren’t as monumental. We may even have some new ideas for how to solve them that came from giving ourselves space.
Taking a break doesn’t mean you don’t have to think at all about your dream. In fact, it might be a good idea to keep a journal during this time of rest for any ideas or fears you think about. Writing about your dream while on a temporary hiatus helps keep your mind from straying too far while also giving it a chance to work through sticking points.
We often hear about this term: Self-Care. But what is it and how do we do it? If you are still struggling to understand why or how to put yourself first to avoid burnout on the way to your dreams this article is very helpful.
Take time to read a book during your rest that is related to your dream. For example, if your dream is to learn to paint, read a book about your favorite style of painting and its history. Or read a biography of someone else who had a dream and made it become reality as a source of inspiration for yourself.
Whatever you do, give yourself permission to rest and refresh to help ensure you don’t get too overwhelmed and give up on your dream.