Do you ever sit down to relax and immediately start thinking about everything you should be doing instead? So do WE!
In this episode, we explore why rest can feel surprisingly uncomfortable, especially for anxious people, perfectionists, caregivers, and anyone who has tied their worth to productivity.
Together, they unpack:
✨ Why so many of us feel like we have to earn rest
✨ The connection between anxiety, hypervigilance, and rest guilt
✨ How productivity culture teaches us that being busy equals being valuable
✨ Why some nervous systems don't experience rest as safe
✨ The difference between true rest and avoidance
✨ How to recognize when you're pushing through exhaustion instead of caring for yourself
If you've ever thought:
\"I should be doing something productive.\"
\"I'll rest after I finish everything.\"
Rest is not a reward for getting everything done. It's a biological need.
Join us as we explore why slowing down can feel so difficult, how anxiety keeps us stuck in \"go mode,\" and what it means to give yourself permission to rest before burnout forces you to.
This week, we invite you to consider one question:
What would rest look like if you didn't have to earn it?
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