The Process with Brooke Dawson

You Can't Learn Without Rest | Ep 22

The Process with Brooke Dawson

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We brag about how busy we are like it's proof we're doing something right. But what if it's actually making you less effective?

In this episode I talk about why rest isn't the opposite of learning. It's actually half of it. Your brain needs downtime to consolidate whatever you just took in, and if you never give it that, you're not actually learning. You're just memorising, and then wondering why nothing sticks.

I talk about the guilt that comes with switching off, that constant loop of "I should be doing something", even when you're supposed to be resting. And why that cycle is making you less effective, not more.

Plus, you'll learn a simple technique you can implement right away - especially if you're someone who feels like they never come up for air.

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