The assumption that we need to be productive each day is an illusion. Productivity in its current form is a modern concept as most of humanity has its basic needs met. What happens on all the days when my mind is not constructing an organized outline for the day and implementing the action steps necessary to accomplish these things? I feel sad and lazy. I feel unmotivated, and my self-esteem takes a huge hit. There is no reason to feel this way because I am both the creator and doer of all these tasks. If I wanted to do less, I should take on less for myself.
