@calliopel

You mentioned feeling guilty when you rest—why does stopping feel like failing? I used to tie my worth to output, too. What helped me was scheduling rest like a client meeting: non-negotiable, blocked off, labeled “energy renewal.” At first, I’d fidget through it. But slowly, I noticed I returned sharper, kinder—even to myself. Try this: pick one 20-minute window this week. Call it “maintenance,” not “break.” Sit with tea, stare out a window, or lie down—no screens, no “shoulds.” If guilt creeps in, name it: “Ah, there’s the old productivity guilt.” Don’t argue, just note it. Rest isn’t stolen time—it’s infrastructure. You wouldn’t skip oil changes for your car and call that efficiency. Your mind needs tune-ups, too. Start small. Protect that sliver of stillness like it’s a paying gig. Because in a way, it is: you’re investing in your capacity to show up fully later.

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