Sometimes Slowing Down Is Healthier Than Persistence

Perseverance is a skill that is drilled into us during our adolescence, but sometimes it’s better to just stop and take a breather.

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We live in a world where the idea of an endless work grind is being elevated well above what is a healthy work-life balance. I’ve lost count of the number of “inspirational stories” where the subject gets up at 4 am every day to work out…

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A writer with a passion for mental health, wellbeing, and fiction writing writes about these topics as well as general observations on life.

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Cal Archer

A writer with a passion for mental health, wellbeing, and fiction writing writes about these topics as well as general observations on life.