Isaac Newton’s Laws of Motion state in part that an object at rest remains at rest, and an object in motion remains in motion. While not exactly what Newton had in mind, these are good reminders when it comes to our own productivity as well—especially in the summer season.
Summertime calls us to sleep in, choose more play and less work, give in to the occasional afternoon nap, and relish a less busy season. It’s pretty great.
However, summertime bliss can quickly morph into uninspiring sloth if taken too far. While rest and play are vital to a good life, so are purpose and action. If you’ve ever spent more than a couple of days setting aside your responsibilities and lounging on the couch, you know that the initial relief and joy of resting soon devolves into guilt and disappointment in oneself….