You don’t need to earn rest. Your worth isn’t tied to your output. Let’s rewrite the story and make peace with pressing pause.
We live in a culture that celebrates burnout and shames stillness. But here’s the truth: relaxation is not a luxury—it’s essential for survival. Chronic stress leads to everything from weakened immunity to poor sleep to emotional instability (APA, 2023). You wouldn’t shame your phone for needing a charge, so why shame yourself?
Start by letting go of the “do more” mindset. Rest isn’t wasted time—it’s repair time. Your brain, your heart, and your relationships will thank you. Take 10 minutes today to do something that brings joy without a goal: sip tea, listen to music, lie in the grass.
You don’t need permission to relax. But just in case—this is it.
📚 Source: American Psychological Association. (2023). Stress in America Report.
We live in a culture that celebrates burnout and shames stillness. But here’s the truth: relaxation is not a luxury—it’s essential for survival. Chronic stress leads to everything from weakened immunity to poor sleep to emotional instability (APA, 2023). You wouldn’t shame your phone for needing a charge, so why shame yourself?
Start by letting go of the “do more” mindset. Rest isn’t wasted time—it’s repair time. Your brain, your heart, and your relationships will thank you. Take 10 minutes today to do something that brings joy without a goal: sip tea, listen to music, lie in the grass.
You don’t need permission to relax. But just in case—this is it.
📚 Source: American Psychological Association. (2023). Stress in America Report.