The Maisie Hill Experience

302. Knowing When It's Time to Rest

The Maisie Hill Experience

Show Notes

Are you genuinely tired, or is your brain trying to convince you to avoid something? Knowing when to push forward and when to slow down isn't always straightforward, especially when you're used to being productive and getting things done. In this episode, I'm exploring why recognising your need for rest is so important and what can happen when you ignore it.

With the change of seasons leaving so many people feeling tired and less motivated than usual, I'm sharing how I distinguish between my body asking for rest and my brain wanting to avoid something uncomfortable. I also look at why doing less can feel so challenging, particularly when you've been conditioned to measure your worth by how much you do for others, and how self-criticism can get in the way of actually resting.

Listen in to discover how to recognise when you need to slow down and make decisions that support your physical and mental wellbeing. You'll learn how to assess your energy, reconsider your commitments, and give yourself the rest you need without turning it into another reason to criticise yourself.

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