Do you ever try to rest but end up feeling guilty, restless, or more anxious? Rest doesn’t always feel restorative, sometimes it feels uncomfortable. This isn’t laziness or weakness; it’s a nervous system response shaped by survival and cultural conditioning. Here’s why rest feels so hard and a few gentle ways you can relearn rest as a safe, supportive practice.

Before diving into your to-do list, try this simple somatic ritual to set the tone for your week and create space for the energy you want to embody.

Your body often knows what’s right before your mind can explain it. Learn the quiet, powerful cues that signal safety, alignment, and inner “yes.”