Once upon a time there lived a busy little boy named Danny. He was never still and was always on the go. He was always in a hurry, always rushing from one place to another and never seemed to be able to sit down and relax.
Danny had a job in town and he went in to work earlier than most of the other kids. During the day Danny was always busy, running around and getting his work done. His bosses thought he was an amazing employee and praised him for all his hard work.
Danny spent his evenings doing his homework, reading books, or playing video games. He was so busy that he sometimes skipped dinner with his family and didn’t even have time for the occasional play date with his friends.
One day, Danny’s mom noticed how tired and exhausted he seemed to be. She told him that he was becoming overbusy and that he needed to slow down and take some time for himself. Danny knew she was right and he decided to take a break and give himself some time to rest.
So he took an afternoon off from work and went to the park. He played on the swings, flew a kite, and read a book in the sunshine. He even took a nap under a tree. For the first time in a long while, Danny felt peaceful and content.
When Danny got back to work the next day he was completely refreshed. He was able to tackle his jobs with a new energy and enthusiasm. He was still productive, just in a much more balanced way.
The moral of the story is that it’s important to take some time out of your busy schedule to relax and unwind. Even the busiest of us need some down time to take a break and just enjoy life.