When it feels too hard to keep trying, how do you decide if you need to rest or push harder?

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I hear you and have been there! If it feels too hard it’s likely time for a rest and that rest can be 30 min to take a walk and get back to it or take a day or two off (depending on deadlines etc.). I had a mgr that had anxiety and convinced him to take a 30 min walk everyday and it worked for him and his quality of work.

It took me a very long time to realize rest is part of success not derailing it. I hope this helps!

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Take some downtime for yourself to reflect and think about whether it’s worth it. Does it make you happy? Is this contributing to whatever your goal is for your project/career?

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