Oh Emily, I don't know you but I encourage you to put down the practice of maximizing for this month and offer instead the thought that your question for the month might be, "what is the gentlest option right now" and move, softly, in that direction.

in response to Emily Rose

I am a social worker just recently on sick leave from burn out (first time). I have two young kids (5 and 2). Never been on sick leave before. I have just shy of 1 month. I’m worried I will just clean and declutter and i know have to be intentional. Any suggestions on how to maximize stress leave? Of course, rest. :) thanks!