Remember, your brain needs down time to rest, restore, and "compute in the background" when you are not actively trying to solve a problem. Our very powerful subconscious mind can be working on a problem without conscious thoughts getting in the way when we are resting, relaxing, enjoying a hobby, attending church, listening to soothing music, taking a bath, taking a walk, going for a hike, or any other activity you find relaxing and enjoyable.

 

When we find ourselves pushing too hard, exhausted all the time, and so stressed out that we resent every activity...that's a clue to step back and figure out what needs to come off our plate to allow us room to ...