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8. Sustainable pace & rest as strategy

Focus & Time · 36 pages source format

Rest is not laziness — it is maintenance. Burnout destroys months of progress. Plan rest like you plan work.

What you'll learn

  • Rest as input
  • Burnout signals
  • Pace over sprint

Burnout check

Cynicism, exhaustion, reduced efficacy — note which you feel.

Do this now

Honest self-check. Adjust load if 2+ signals present.

Clear?

Rest blocks

Schedule non-negotiable rest: walks, sleep, social, hobbies.

Do this now

Block 3 rest periods on next week's calendar.

Clear?

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