“Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer.”

-William S. Burroughs

Burroughs was an American author and writer who was part of the Beat Generation, a literary movement that emphasized non-conformity, spirituality, and creativity. It’s not surprising then that he took a wait-and-see approach to answering questions. And why not? All week your mind is chugging away at finding the answers in work and life, and sometimes all of that thinking takes its toll. The weekend is a perfect time to step away from any nagging issues and let your subconscious do some of the work. When you return to work, your eyes fresh and your brain primed, new answers might emerge that you hadn’t considered. Relaxation has its own place in problem solving, so you might as well get started on it now.

Time to relax

• “You’ve been doing it all wrong—potentially missing out on the happiest trip of your life.” – This Is the Perfect Length of Time to Go on Vacation, According to Science
• “Niche indie games cater to a huge audience and prove there’s something for everyone.” – Chill out: a new wave of relaxing video games shows there’s more to them than violence 
• “Rupert is an Australian Cattle Dog that follows his master around the City of London. Rupert has a great life because he can catch a ride in a taxi, bus or on the Tube.” – A Dog’s Life In London
• “We can’t fault this deer for trying to sneak in a little outdoor exercise. On hot and humid Tuesday morning, a New Jersey deer tried his best to escape the heat with a swim in a local backyard pool.” – This deer ‘doing laps’ in a swimming pool is peak summer fitness motivation

Enjoy your weekend 🙂