I’m the type of person that likes to complete a project in one sitting. As a writer, that’s not exactly a good trait for me to have! Work requires a glance or two past the first draft. In fact, several writers take a few before they even hand it off to someone else to read! But for me, I like to get things done, even if I’m racking my brain to finish them.

It’s wonderful to be motivated – so many people strive for that constant drive to finish a project. The only thing is that if you push yourself too far, you’re going to experience burnout – which is NOT fun. For me, burnout lasted about a year and a half, in fact, I’m still in it. Burnout makes things difficult because your motivation depletes, and you don’t feel like you want to do it anymore. 

Anyone can experience burnout in anything they do – creative or otherwise. However, a great way to avoid that? Resting. Easy, right? If you let yourself take some time to refresh your mind, you’ll have a better chance at letting things happen the way you want them to, not in a rushed, frustrating manner. It can seem defeating to take a break, but you’ll feel so much better if you come back with fresh eyes another day. Let this ZOX be a reminder that it’s okay to rest your mind.

Be bold,

Landri

Elizabeth Owen