There is a window of time when we can function at our best on any given day. Of course, we can function for a long period of time, but then we are working at a less optimal output.
When writing, I can zone out and write really well for so many hours of the day. But at a certain point, the sentences begin to drag on. The writing feels less organic and inspirational, and feels more like I’m wrapping up a chapter. The momentum slows down to a halt, and every bit of effort after that is like climbing up a ladder with a bag of weights.
This window of time can apply to anything. Whether it applies to writing, painting, building, etc., our energy will run low eventually. We need time to rest, eat, or take a step away for a while to reflect on our work. Then we can come back to it again with renewed vigor.
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