Day 23

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

River North

As I slumbered in bed late into the morning after taking the day off work, a quote I saw on social media ran through my head. It talked about the system wanting people tired and that resting is a form of protest. As someone who falls victim to the "productivity equals worth" mindset, this really spoke to me and the more I think about it, the more I believe it. When we are tired, we rely on convenience, and there is a lot of profit to be made in convenience.

Taking time to rest is important. Proactively taking care of yourself and your health is important. Not letting your self worth be tied to your productivity is important.