How to rest productively,
so you don’t waste time!
A practice on relearning rest and your own rest rhythm and unlearning the need to earn.
You’re tired.
Not just physically.
Mentally. Emotionally. Existentially tired.
But every time you try to rest:
- you feel guilty
- restless
- behind
- lazy
- anxious
like you should be doing something else
So your “rest” becomes unproductive.
It is done, but it is draggy.. painful and full of guilt.
And somehow… you still end up exhausted.
This Practice is not about teaching you how to “rest correctly”.
It’s about helping you understand:
- why rest feels unsafe
- why slowing down feels wrong
- why you keep negotiating your own exhaustion
- and how to start building a healthier relationship with rest without pretending life has no responsibilities
Some parts may feel confronting.
Not because you are broken.
But because many of us were taught:
- worth must be earned
- rest must be justified
- slowing down means falling behind
This Practice invites you to question those ideas.
Gently. Honestly. Practically.
Move through it:
- at your own pace
- in sequence
- or intuitively
Revisit anytime.
Inside this Practice
This is a self-guided mini practice exploring:
- guilt around rest
- productivity conditioning
- emotional resistance to slowing down
- conditions we place on ourselves
- learning your personal rhythm and optimal rest
- intentional rest as a reset tool
Includes:
- Main Practice Page with practical guide
- Reflection practice pages (in PDF)
- One audio guide
This is for you if…
- You struggle to rest without guilt
- You constantly feel like you “should be doing more”
- You only allow rest after exhaustion
- Your mind stays active even when your body stops
- You treat rest like a reward instead of a need
- You are tired of “self-care” that still feels performative
This Is NOT For You If…
- You want a rigid system
- You are looking for “10 steps to fix your life”
This work is simple. But it asks for honesty.
Rest is not something you earn after becoming useful enough.
Sometimes the most productive thing you can do
is stop treating yourself like a machine.
Option 1: Standalone Practice
$33
You will receive:
- This full Practice digitally
- Self-paced access for those who prefer to journey through the Practice on their own.
- As this is a standalone version, future additions, updates, or expansions will not be included.
Option 2: Join us IN thespacebetwin
*$33 for 3 months or $111 for a year (founding member price)
Access to:
- All Practices and library of writings and reflections
- The comment space to ask questions, reflect, or share your journey
- Future updates or additions to Practices as my understanding evolves