In a world that glorifies busyness, what if rest is actually your superpower?
We often move through life at a fast pace—like we’re wearing blinders—going through the motions without stopping to ask if we’re giving ourselves enough time to pause and reflect.
Here are 5 signs you may be moving too fast or juggling too many things:
✨ Your day feels like a blur—you often think, “What did I actually do today?”
✨ You’re juggling many tasks but rarely go deep on any one of them—leaving you frustrated.
✨ You equate multitasking with productivity—but the to-do list never ends.
✨ You feel guilty taking a break—even just stepping away for a short walk.
✨ You’re physically present, but your mind is somewhere else—even around the people you care about most.
If this feels familiar, you may be spending more time in doing than in being.
And it’s costing you—not just energy, but clarity, creativity, and connection.
“It takes courage to say yes to rest and play in a culture where exhaustion is seen as a status symbol.”
— Brené Brown
For me, a simple 30-minute yoga practice each morning helps shift me from rushing to presence. It’s where I find calm and intention before the noise of the day begins.
Rest unlocks possibilities.
When you rest, you become present.
When you're present, you feel connected.
When you're connected—clarity returns.
Ideas unfold. Possibilities emerge.
You begin to notice what was there all along—just waiting for you to slow down.
Rest isn’t a luxury. Rest is a superpower.
It’s a sign of respect for yourself—a foundation for doing meaningful, sustainable work and living with presence.
Next time you resist the call for rest, I invite you to ask yourself:
What becomes possible when I give myself the time to rest?
What does my body need right now?
What’s at risk if I don’t give myself permission to rest?
And more importantly, what does rest mean to me? What does it look like, feel like, sound like?
What rest is for you may be different from what it means for others. You are your own unique person. Giving yourself the time to rest is respecting yourself—being compassionate toward yourself.
Next time you rest, take a moment to notice what happens in the hours and days that follow.
Did your perspective shift?
Did you notice something you might’ve missed otherwise?
Were you more patient with those around you?
Take the time. Rest.
Rest doesn’t mean being lazy.
Rest means listening to what you truly need.
Rest is your superpower.
And if you need someone to give you permission to rest, I’m happy to. 💛