As a new author I’m learning that breaks from writing are necessary . Short breaks to take a walk, walk the dogs, get up and stretch, go to lunch, call a friend, read the Word, nap…help keep the blood circulating and can refresh the mind.
Longer breaks need to be scheduled and taken, but not too long. A long break would be to go on vacation for a week or two, to take a deliberate break from writing for a time, to concentrate on other areas of need in the home, for the main career, or for general things that need to be done.
Once, I took a one month break and it disrupted my writing. It was hard to get back into my characters and develop the plot successfully. I do not recommend a longer break than two weeks away from writing, especially if you are working on one specific story or storyline.
You get the point. Breaks are important to stay fresh and clear one’s mind. But come back to your writing and keep at it. Don’t get distracted or discouraged. Keep writing and rewriting until you sense that you’ve accomplished another writing goal. Balancing writing time and refreshing breaks will benefit you and your writing.