Thoughts on self-compassion.
I just quit my job and have 3 days off until I re-start at a small startup with a lot more responsibilities and realized today that for the past 6 months or so, I've never given myself a day to actually relax.
I always felt guilty to not do something during the day and never gave myself time to actually relax. I don't want to create an excuse for not doing anything, but I think I should definitely learn how to be more forgiving towards myself.
I really enjoy the combination of having non-zero days, but also forgiving yourself when that doesn't happen. It has to be a balance between sacrificing your present for your future self, while also being nice to your present self when that doesn't happen or when you are "selfish".