Sometimes our minds can sabotage our attempts to take a break and recharge. I'm glad you are allowing yourself to rest without feeling any unnecessary guilt. And you are right; you are human. Even machines

Whoa, that is amazing! Congratulations, and enjoy your new language adventure. I've always wanted to learn other languages, but my laziness always stops me 😁

When we recognize that the inner critic is a projection of our deepest fears and vulnerabilities, we can tame it and turn it into a vigilant ally, instead of a harsh judge. Thank you for sharing your

Sounds like your inner critic is harsh, like Simon on AGT, haha! Jokes aside, I hope it will be kinder to you :) Doing something you really love can be relaxing and fulfilling. It is hardly exhausting

Having two days every week for yourself, doing what you want without feeling guilty or thinking about anything, is really nice. It sounds like your body and mind already recognize those days (Friday/Saturday)

It is tough when your body is screaming for a break, and the moment you give it a go, the voice in your head immediately murmurs that you have unfinished tasks. Your visits to Hive are still a form of

Your inner voice seems to be giving you a heads-up before you act or do something, especially since you are quite impulsive at times. When you know you did your best, your conscience is clear, and you're

First off, welcome to the Community :) We're glad to have you😍 Rest is about presence, not absence; it is a return to oneself. This is profound and very true, although sometimes we (I) tend to think the

Beautiful reminder to live by. Thank you for sharing. !LADY

This is a wonderful reflection. May you be as kind and as forgiving to yourself as you are to others :) Glad you are enjoying your adventure and stay in Spain. ❤️

Making your inner critic an ally in retrospection is wonderful. Evaluating what you may have done wrong during the day could help you do better the next day. That's a powerful tool for one's growth and

Our inner critic can be persistent when we want to take on a new endeavor, sowing doubts and fear. But I'm glad you don't give in to its "what ifs" and push anyway.

That must be yummylicious! Your son must have enjoyed it :) Thanks for sharing your recipe❤️

Congratulations, Lesly. It must be exciting, especially since you didn't expect to win. All the best on your next games❤️

It's nice that your inner critic is kinder, although it seems to love reminding you of the unpleasant moments :) In the end, I think both my inner voice and my way of resting have something in common:

It can be really exhausting when your mind won't let you step out of productivity mode, but it's nice that you have a way to break free. The countryside can be a haven when city life becomes overwhelming.

You are right; we all have that inner voice that usually hits us where it hurts. It's nice that you know how to silence it. And your method of breaking out of the negativity loop works well indeed (I do

I don't know much about silver and stuff, but that lil Sycee is a beauty❤️ As for the liquor, the second option sounds more appealing😉 Surely, some people out there would bid on it.

For some reason, most of us tend to feel guilty when taking a break from life's responsibilities. It's great that you found a way to give yourself the rests it deserves. Thank you for sharing what you

Thank goodness to that barbershop chair for making you realize something most of us often miss or fail to notice. Those moments, no matter how short they may be, can do magic. May you have more of them