03/08/2026
Sunday: A Day of Rest?
I can't remember when Sundays stopped being a day of rest for me. Somewhere between high school, university, and starting my own business at 23, it just... stopped happening.
And I know I'm not the only one. Pretty much every woman I know is near capacity, dismissing her own stress because it's nothing special compared to everyone else's.
In our hustle culture, fast-paced lives, and the drive to be productive 24/7, women especially, seem to have lost the art of rest. Myself included.
We're powering through, often ignoring our bodies cues, and trying to maintain the same energy as we had in our 20's and 30's - even as our bodies change from the inside out. Literally.
The double bind is real.
It's easy to say, "Take time off". But we know it's not as simple as that. Nor does a spa day, eating a salad, or hitting the gym cut it.
While all is helpful, there's so much more we're holding that doesn't get talked about, and even an entire weekend off often no longer allows for the recovery we need:
- Hormonal shifts & body changes
- Accumulated weight of loss and grief
- Sleep challenges & lowered energy
- Anxiety and worry over the state of the world
- The challenges of asking for (and receiving) help
- The pressure to hold everything, and everyone, around us together
Look at the below image. It shows some of what you're carrying.
But even this doesn't capture it all.
I'm not here to tell you to "rest more", as I truly know how hard that can be.
BUT, I invite you to name what's real, as you're likely holding way more than you think.
And that simple acknowledgement matters, and can begin to make room for something different.
REFLECTIONS
1- Look at the image below. What's real and true for you?
2- What's one thing you might be holding or doing that actually isn't necessary?
3- How might you give yourself a pause today or in the coming few days, to create space for true rest?
I had some work planned for this afternoon, but after I hit 'send', I'm going to pick up my book.
Reading in the afternoon is a luxury I rarely ever take, but the more rested I am, the more focused and efficient I can be for the work ahead. It might even turn into a nap.
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Wishing you a beautiful Sunday. May it hold whatever energy you need.
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Image credit: Precision Nutrition
