Take a step back and breathe by jdmas

entrepreneurship · @jdmas · May 26 '18

Take a step back and breathe

![pexels-photo-681991.jpeg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSjFZAr5zyLSHsaXgN2Tsm4cRfnfjXmeAtpLhvfCGvWjx/pexels-photo-681991.jpeg)

I want to get back to work. I want to be productive but I can't. My thoughts are scattered and I can't keep them arranged long enough to make sense of what I'm looking at. 

Time waits for no one though and I have to get work done.

There are times when your work literally depends on your stepping back and putting yourself together. Working non-stop doesn't mean that you'll get more done especially if you feel burned out. 

If you aren't able to focus right now, know that it's alright to take a break. You don't have to feel guilt about it. When you take a break, you'll feel more refreshed and will be able to think about your task more clearly.


What do you do when you can't focus on work any more?

👍 theactuary, marihuya, swagger, flagfixer
👎 kipotusong, danstoncul, atartouine, dervuptli, carolusmagnus

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@marihuya · May 27 '18

It is very true. Like a tree cutter, you sometimes need to stop and sharpen your axe.

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@flagfixer · Jul 29 '18

@jdmas you were flagged by a worthless gang of trolls, so, I gave you an upvote to counteract it!  Enjoy!!

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