08/07/2026
We talk a lot about the productivity of rest in mental health. What’s the saying?
“Chose a day to rest or your body will chose one for you?” And it’s true. It’s so important to close the laptop, step away and take a break. Rest. Breathe.
But like anything under the umbrella of “wellness,” one size doesn’t really fit all. One idea of self care doesn’t fit all situations either, does it?
We believe in the productivity of rest, but we also believe in listening to your nervous system and tapping in with deep awareness to what is really called for in that moment. Sometimes it’s not the productivity of rest that we need but the rest of productivity.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by a to-do list, and the idea of doing nothing sounds anything but restful, you have our permission to tackle some of your easy lift items while you’re sitting around waiting for something anyways. (For example, a kid’s tennis lesson.)
She’s having fun. I feel better, and you know what? I’ve had worse Friday nights. ❤️🎾