Steep Your Soul

Why Resting & Slowing Down Can Feel Hard - Ep 24

Steep Your Soul

Show Notes

Do you ever go to sit down, or book a massage or even go on holiday... and in those moments or experiences that are *supposed * to feel good, you end up feeling quite uncomfortable? We can often find in moments of rest that our overthinking cranks up, we can start ruminating about the past or projecting into the future. The truth is, rest is uncomfortable for many of us. But when we feel tired, burnt out, or exhausted how do we make this more of a priority and actually enjoy t...

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