I have always been an overachiever as well as a perfectionist. My mind is constantly on the go, coming up with new ideas and things to do. I can’t rest without a voice in my head listing the “more productive” things I could be doing, whether that be writing, improving my skills on an instrument or working out.
There’s always something “better” I could be focusing on, rather than resting. The problem is sometimes my mind runs too fast for me to catch up. I need to remember that it’s okay to take a pit stop and refuel. Humans need it!
I’ve been dealing with writer’s block since the beginning of my summer break, which began around late May. I’ve been telling myself to si…
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