A healthy work/life balance is very important to prevent burn-out.
I let my body tell me when I need rest. I know from experience that when I work too many hours over a long period of time, I will get sick. I am a freelancer. So, I keep a balance of 3 days excessive physical work. Then I take 3 days of passive work (thinking and taking notes). However, I never really take time off, as my mind is always on my work at some point.
I also adjust my hours according to the clients I want to reach in different parts of the world. So, when I am preparing work for clients in other time zones I change my hours accordingly.
I love the uniqueness of this schedule. Plus, I get to communicate and do business with people from all over the world.
Ah that's a cool schedule that you have for yourself... 3 days on and 3 days light? Does that mean you are on a 6 day cycle overall?
Absolutely. I pick a different day each week as my "Me" day. On my "Me" day, I may binge watch tv, movies, or videos (while taking notes of anything I may learn, as sometimes I may have to watch or read the same thing several times to get the full message) Lol.
Or, I may take a day trip alone or with family or friends (and also take notes on anything I might learn).
Or, I may go shopping for something I like, that makes me feel good.
Or, I may do anything else that comes to mind that's fun, and improves and/or enriches my life in some way.
Then, after my "Me" day, I have more value to add to my work life, my clients, and also myself and my family. By choosing a different "Me" day each week, I get a wide variety of experiences and I love it.
That sounds awesome to me.