In East Asian cultural circles, we are often surrounded by an atmosphere of hard work and endeavor, where competition is fierce and hard work becomes the default rule of survival.
In the face of such an environment, can we still live a life of leisure and relaxation? Many people always have a voice inside saying "you have to be better than others, you have to keep surpassing", and as a result, even when they are resting, they feel weak and uneasy.
But rest is so crucial to physical and mental health, so what exactly are some practical ways to help us completely quiet our minds and relax?
Change your mindset.
For example, if you focus on studying for two hours today, it means you have put in the effort, and after the effort, of course, you can justifiably relax, and the combination of work and rest is the way to health.
Set some realistic goals, make a daily plan, and purposely set aside regular breaks to force yourself to stop and recharge.
Always think of surpassing others is actually unrealistic, because there are too many good people, rather than focusing on accomplishing their own small goals. Enjoy the sense of accomplishment of the work itself, more meaningful than the competition, always focusing on others instead of binding their own space for progress.
