Productivity

I’m happy when I’m working on something such as writing or editing a book (although to be honest, I’d prefer to write than edit). The work I’m referring to isn’t restricted to a career, but it can be a hobby, a goal, a pursuit, etc.

When I’m idle or just relaxing, I can feel restless after a while. After a certain point, I feel like I want to get up and create something. I do not want to sit around and waste time. I want to make something of myself–express myself, my ideas, through art.

Of course, that is not to say that resting or leisure activities is bad. Not at all. Everyone needs time to rest and relax, as well as a vacation.

But what I’m referring to is the pursuit of a goal, such as finishing a book. When I finish a book, it brings a sense of fulfillment–a wave of happiness where I feel complete–that things are as they should be. This even extends to creating content for my website, not to mention other hobbies such as drawing or solving puzzles, etc.

It must be said that the process of creating something comes with its own uphill battles. Writing a book isn’t easy, and even writing this blog post will require edits where I’m questioning my word use, grammar, etc.

But when I complete a goal, it feels like the battle has been surmounted. And when I finish the book, it’s as if the war is over. The feeling of relief and satisfaction is its own reward.

We need to find moderation in the work we do, as well as the time we spend relaxing and in our leisure activities. But in the end, having goals give our lives purpose, and when we fulfill them, it fills us with great happiness.