"Making downtime requires giving up our addictions to work, outer achievement, and success, as well as letting go of perfectionism."
"Long-term ideals and life goals tend to remain just that for most people - postponed until the distant future - unless you take time to do something toward achieving them on a step-by-step basis in the present."
We must make time for rest and renewal and deep thinking, living, and feeling. The only way to do that is to let go of some of what we have asked of ourselves.
At the same time, we often avoid taking steps on those dreams and values that are most important to us - often because we have no externally imposed deadline and are only accountable to ourselves. Do prioritize and take action (small steps every day will get you there) on what is dearest to you.