So ah.... it took me a long time to adopt the phrase 'bandwidth'... it sounded way too Corporate America speak... but I actually really like it now. Instead of saying I don't have time for something, I say that I don't have bandwidth for it... because it's way more accurate. I might have time for that thing... but I might not have the energy, mental capacity or inclination to really take it on properly.
I definitely push myself to try and keep improving in something every day, but there have been days or weekends where I've just crashed and I've come to the realization that those days are necessary too and that rest is as essential as eating or drinking in order to be productive.
Could we... be getting more sensible as we get older? Nahhhh.
I really like your bandwidth idea. Sometimes, we just don't have the energy or inclination because of the lack of energy. Sometimes, we just have to listen to our body and give ourselves a rest day. What I got out of @galenkp is that we can't give of ourselves if we do not take care of ourselves.
Sensible? You and I? What madness is it that you speak of! 😀
Bandwidth is a good way to put it. There's only so much in the tank as such and using it all up isn't ever going to work well. One need to know when expend some care and energy on oneself or cracks will appear. Burning a candle at both ends makes more light, but for how long?