Show Notes
Jay explores why we can have plenty of time to rest and still feel completely exhausted. He shares five practical shifts to help you break out of the cycle of constant busyness, set healthier boundaries, and understand what your mind and body actually need to recover. Jay challenges the pressure to always be productive and explains how to let go of the guilt around slowing down so you can finally feel rested, not just take time off.
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Jay Shetty
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What I Discuss:
00:00 Why Rest Doesn't Always Feel Restorative
03:30 Give Your Day An Ending
09:15 Rest From What Actually Exhausted You
13:10 Make Yourself Temporarily Unavailable
19:30 Do Something You Never Have To Get Better At
23:05 Stop Justifying Why You Need Rest
27:45 Reclaiming Choice Over Your Time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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