Finally, a rhythm that endures must flex with life’s tides. Chronobiology research shows that sleep and circadian alignment support attention and mood (see Dijk & Czeisler, 1995), implying that rest is not a break from progress but its catalyst. Rotating between focus and recovery protects the very routine you rely on. When disruptions arise, shrink the habit rather than skip it—write a paragraph, walk five minutes, rehearse a scale. In doing so, you preserve identity continuity, ensuring doubt never quite has time to settle. [...]
