I haven’t been feeling well the last couple days. I’ve been really low on energy and unable to focus well. But of course, as always, there was work to be done.
I knew that I was not mentally sharp enough to comfortably work with power tools. I may have gotten away using machinery and not caused an injury. However, the risk was not worth the possible gain. I definitely didn’t have the energy to do much with hand tools either.
Instead of pushing myself beyond my current limits, I chose to take a couple of days off to rest so that I would be back on my feet sooner and able to work safely at 100% efficiency.
Sculptural Woodwork by Chris Wong 
Good call; for 3 days this week I was scrambling to get a project done for a friend, working late into each night.
Besides the safety risks, I found myself making dumb mistakes that cost more time later.
Wise decision, but tough when you’re self-employed.
Wisdom means knowing when to listen to your heart and body and ignore societal conditioning to work no matter what. I am impressed when someone does what they know makes sense no matter what others will say.
You deserve the break…but I doubt if you’d let your brain rest as well. I hope so.
A break? Wise decision. Not waiting until it’s too late is the way to go. Knowing your limits is a bless. This is the right time to do what you want or perharps what you like. And of course, eating the best food you like. Take care.
Smart decision, I find when I get tired mistakes start to magically appear. Mistakes with hand tools can hurt your projects but not yourself, mistakes with power tools can hurt both yourself and your project. Felix