Simple Makes [Life, Software, Everything] Better.
Simple Makes [Life, Software, Everything] Better.
In a country that glorifies hustle culture and perpetual productivity, we sometimes see taking time off as counterintuitive or even lazy. However, contrary to this mindset, prioritizing rest and vacation is not just a luxury but a necessity for maintaining overall well-being. Let’s look into why rest is so important for our mental, physical, and social health.
What are we missing out on when we spend most of our time in meetings and answering emails? Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport answers that question and helps us get back to focused work.
In 2023, I did a lot of reading. I only reviewed a small fraction of my favorite books last year, so here’s the full list of books worth reading.
I came across an interesting title that I hadn’t read yet called Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang. This concept is right up my alley. I’ve always been a strong believer that you are far more productive (and happy!) when you work a regular workweek and keep your nights and weekends free.