Pivoting: Why Rest Doesn’t Have To Be Linear And How To Manage It

We live in a world obsessed with linearity. But here’s the thing: humans aren’t machines. Here's a practical guide on how to recharge your energy effectively.

We live in a world obsessed with linearity. From the way we plan our days to how we approach productivity, everything seems to follow a straight, predictable path. Checklists, schedules, and routines dominate our lives, promising efficiency and control. But here’s the thing: humans aren’t machines. We don’t operate in straight lines.

Our energy comes and goes, our concentration waxes and wanes, and yet we rarely listen to what our body is telling us.

This short post is an invitation to break free from linearity—especially when it comes to rest. Embracing a non-linear approach to rest can help us recharge more effectively, align with our natural rhythms, and ultimately live more balanced lives. 🙏

The Problem with Linear Rest

Linear schedules often assume that rest is a fixed block of time: eight hours of sleep at night, a 30-minute lunch break, or a weekend getaway once a month. While these structures can provide predictability, they fail to account for the dynamic nature of human energy. Some days you might feel drained by noon; other days you’re bursting with energy well into the evening. Yet we force ourselves to stick to rigid schedules, ignoring what our bodies actually need.

This one-size-fits-all approach to rest can lead to burnout, decreased creativity, and even physical exhaustion. It’s time to rethink how we integrate rest into our lives—not as a static event but as an adaptive process.

To see how this works in practice, let me share how I structure my own day using this approach. 👇