04/03/2026
For my fellow high achievers that feel guilty when you’re not being productive 🫶🏼
On my journey to chill out more so I don’t burnout again, I’ve come to realize there are different types of rest.
Laying around doing nothing almost always leaves me feeling antsy and stressed about my bajillion tasks waiting on me.
But I started noticing when I did other activities I hadn’t previously considered “rest” — walking, running, pottery, rollerblading, puzzles — I felt present, relaxed, and refreshed after.
That’s when I realized the difference between mental rest and physical rest — and how focusing on the wrong one was leaving me more anxious than before.
Now I know what I actually need to feel restored, I can implement that into my schedule.
Let me know in the comments what kind of rest you feel like you need the most!