Permission To Rest
The importance of rest cannot be overstated! Our attention is an energy / a resource - and resources are finite. Real breaks are time-outs that are officially ours. Work requires often more than we like to really see and realize it requires to focus and pull ourselves together, breaks and free time allow the mind to wander, the body to recover. It is also important to be able to mentally distance yourself from work and really switch off. There are consequences of resting too less: Burnout Bitterness/resentment Physical and mental health issues A lack of interest and focus in things we usually find interesting and meaningful Feeling like you are in a constant state of overwhelm and operating from your reserves (not abundance) We need to give ourselves permission to rest. AND ... resting is not a waste of time! "We live in a society that HIGHLY values productivity and accomplishment." In a world that relies on our willingness to exhaust ourselves to the point we can't fun...