If things have gone as planned, by the end of today, I will have finished all my work for the rest of the year (well, writing work, anyway) and begun my yearly sabbatical. I met yearly quota of 250K. I have all my pieces through the end of 2017 scheduled. Now, optimally, I get to spend some time away from the computer. It’s recharge time.
It’s become a practice I really look forward to. It’s nice to not have to write. And the holidays are not undemanding in terms of energy. Moderating my energy expenditure during these next couple of weeks is a useful practice.
There’s a part of me that’s tempted to keep working, but I need to do my best to tell that part to chill out. My goals for next year are substantial. I’m excited to get to work. But now is the time to rest up, in preparation.