The Revolutionary Act of Rest

In a world that glorifies hustle and productivity, choosing rest isn't just self-care—it's a revolutionary act. So many of us come to therapy exhausted from trying to prove our worth through constant doing, achieving, and producing. What if your value isn't something you earn through output but something inherent that you already possess? What if rest isn't something you deserve only after everything else is done, but a vital part of being human?

Next time you feel that familiar guilt about taking a break, remember that your nervous system needs downtime to process, integrate, and heal. The insights and growth you seek often emerge not from pushing harder but from creating space. Your worth doesn't diminish when you rest—in fact, that's often when your truest self has room to emerge.