We live in a world that praises busy
That tells us we are only doing well if we are doing everything
That rest must be earned and that slowing down means falling behind
But here is the truth
You are not a machine
You are a person
And your worth does not depend on how much you get done in a day
You Are Not Lazy You Are Tired
Some days your body will ask for rest
Some days your mind will be too full to focus
Some days your spirit will feel heavy and unclear
That does not make you unmotivated
That does not make you a failure
It makes you human
You are allowed to take breaks
You are allowed to pause
You are allowed to breathe without feeling like you should be doing something
You Are More Than Your To Do List
The dishes can wait
The emails will still be there
The house does not need to be perfect for you to feel proud of yourself
Your ability to care
To love
To show up
To listen
To feel
To dream
That is where your worth lives
It is in who you are not just in what you do
We Have Been Taught to Measure Ourselves by Output
From an early age we are praised for results
Good grades
Hard work
High performance
The pressure continues into adulthood
Clean house
Successful job
Well managed family
But who is clapping for the quiet growth
For the boundaries you set
For the way you got out of bed even when it felt impossible
Those things matter too
Even if no one sees them
Rest Is Not Wasted Time
Rest is where your soul resets
Where creativity is born
Where your nervous system finds calm
Where you hear your own thoughts again
You do not have to earn it
It is your right
Your body is not meant to be in a state of constant doing
You are allowed to just be
Start Reclaiming Your Worth
Today give yourself permission to do a little less
To speak more kindly to yourself
To not measure the value of your day by how much you crossed off your list
You are allowed to be proud of yourself for simply making it through
That is enough
You are enough
Tell Us Your Story
Have you ever felt guilty for resting or stepping back
Are you learning to separate your worth from what you accomplish
What helps you feel grounded again
We would love to hear from you
Use the anonymous form here to share your story or reflect with us
Because someone out there needs to be reminded they are not alone in this
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With love
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