9. The Importance of Rest
b'It\\u2019s not always true the faster you go, the quicker you get somewhere. Sometimes things are only meaningful when you pause to acknowledge why you\\u2019re working on them in the first place.\\n\\nResearch shows rest has many benefits to your physical and mental health, including increasing your creativity, motivation, and ability to make decisions, as well as decrease your stress level.\\n\\nAt some point, it\\u2019s not worth it to keep pushing. It may seem counterintuitive, but pausing can give you the focus and strength to keep going. To make your rest more productive, set some guidelines:\\n\\nClearly define what \\u201crest\\u201d means to you. \\n\\nSpecify what your timeline is. \\n\\nWhen you are ready to get back to your work, invite others to help you stay accountable to your goals. \\n\\nYour One Bold Move: Rest. Then keep going, step by step.'