"Resting" vs. "Procrastinating"

It's 8:50 on a Saturday morning. I've been up about an hour an a half brainstorming and prepping for the day. I also consider that I got up late today. (I had my alarm set for 6AM, but got woke up at 3AM by some drunks outside).

You'll be amazed (or perhaps not) how many people comment on this, often hearing this (especially from my mother):

"Rob, you work too much, you need to rest more."

And then I might have a back-and-forward similar to the following:

• Rob: And what will I do when I "resting"?
• Other: Clear your mind, relax, sit with your thoughts.
• Rob: And think about what?
• Other: You know, things you want to do and stuff..
• Rob: Like what I am actually doing right now?

Don't confuse resting with procrastinating.

If you are mentally or physically tired, then rest. Have a good meal, get some sleep and let the batteries recharge.

When you feel recharged and start thinking about what you want to get done, get on and do it.

Just because it's Saturday or Sunday, it doesn't mean you should just sit around doing nothing. With a good diet, and regular sleep there is no reason why you can't "work" 7 days a week.

Stop listening to others and listen to your body.

But when you are working on things that you are normally sat around dreaming about, it's not really "work" is it? It's living.

Now go live.