Erin groaned when she saw that her homework would take her far past midnight. She decided to take a break, sitting outside with her dog under the stars. The peace helped her regain focus; she returned with a clearer mind and finished her assignments.
Just doing life meant sometimes pushing through fatigue, but also knowing when to rest and recharge. The small joy of sitting quietly, the feeling of accomplishment afterward—these things made the hard work worthwhile. Erin knew that success wasn’t always in grades, but in the gentle balance of perseverance and self-care.