Ambition without rest is just a faster way to burn out of something you loved.

Loving something is not an unlimited resource, and there is a way of pushing that converts enthusiasm into dread. Rest is not the opposite of effort, it is the part that allows effort to continue, and skipping it mostly shortens how long you get to do the thing at all. People who still enjoy their work at thirty-five generally rested on purpose. Recovery is part of the training.

Put one real break into this week and defend it the way you would defend a practice. No catching up, no half-work. Then notice whether the next session goes better.