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The Art of Doing Nothing: Rest Without Guilt

In a culture that glorifies productivity, true rest feels radical. Here's how to embrace it.

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The Art of Doing Nothing: Rest Without Guilt

The Art of Doing Nothing: Rest Without Guilt

Rest is not laziness. Rest is how you refuel.

Why We Struggle with Rest

  • We've been taught that worth = productivity
  • We feel guilty when not "doing"
  • We've forgotten how to be still

Types of Rest You Might Need

  • Physical rest - Sleep, napping, lying down
  • Mental rest - Break from problem-solving
  • Social rest - Time alone
  • Sensory rest - Quiet, darkness, stillness

Permission Slip

You don't need to earn rest. Rest is a birthright.

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