2023 has been a incredible yr for me in some ways. This text continues to do effectively, which is continually stunning, and the Swift Package deal Index acquired assist from Apple and continues to develop past all expectations. But, I really feel melancholy as we strategy the tip of 2023.
I hope you’re not feeling the identical approach I’m, however simply in case you’re, it’s value a reminder, and I say this primarily to myself: Breaks from work are important.
I’m horrible at taking breaks. Once I labored for another person, I at all times ended the yr with spare trip days as December ended, and that downside solely bought worse after I began working for myself. It’s not that I by no means take a day without work, however needing to ship this article each Friday means I can by no means change off for a complete week, which maintains a comparatively constant stage of background stress all year long. I don’t imply to complain. I do know I’m fortunate to be on this state of affairs, and there are lots of jobs with far larger stress, however it doesn’t change the truth that I really feel exhausted.
So, I’m going to attempt to change off as a lot as potential for the subsequent two weeks and give attention to the constructive issues that occurred this yr. I’ll put collectively the “Better of And Lastly…” version that you simply’ll obtain subsequent Friday as quickly as I’ve despatched out this concern, and that’s the e-newsletter completed till the brand new yr! I’ll additionally take as a lot time as potential off from the bundle index, and although I’ve an concept for a little bit experiment within the documentation internet hosting system I’d like to prototype in a number of spare days, I believe it wants to attend.
Thanks all a lot for persevering with to learn my phrases right here throughout 2023, for writing the entire weblog posts and articles I hyperlink to, and for the suggestions and type phrases you ship in replies. I additionally hope that, wherever potential, you may also take a break over the vacations.
I’ll be again at full capability, refreshed and able to go on the fifth of January, and I can’t wait to see what 2024 brings!
Dave Verwer 