Active Rest as an Oscillatory Being

Lately I have noticed just how hard it is to take part in the active rest portion of the energy pendulum. That is, the time that you actively take to re-energize yourself.

It is hard to get out of the "gray zone", when you are not actively working nor resting.

I found this today when I was in the bank. Almost by compulsion I was tempted to do some work, read a business magazine, etc. (for me going to the bank is rest).

However, it is important to remember that ACTIVE rest is as important as ACTIVE work and to overcome the compulsion to work in any free time. Thankfully, like any habit it becomes easier to break after time.