You can’t have success without taking the time to truly rest. And sometimes, having success can actually rob you of even more rest for fear of disrupting a momentum. So when are we ever supposed to rest? Today, we’re talking about why so many people have a hard time engaging in true rest and tips for how to change that. We tend to fall into the role that “primary programmers” have in our relationship with rest and break down our belief systems about rest. We share how we schedule true rest into our calendars and strategies for getting a better night’s sleep. Listen in as we reframe the concept of rest and talk about how to feel rejuvenated, recharged and ready for more.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

• What true rest is
• The difference between quality rest and laziness
• The thoughts and feelings that come up when we rest
• Finding value in rest
• Example of active rest
• Tips for how to wind down at night and sleep better
• The connection between gratitude and rest
• Micro and macro rest

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EPISODE TIMELINE

( 0:57 ) Welcome back to Do The Thought Work

( 1:21 ) Ashley H. shares her mindful moment.

( 2:19 ) Ashley G. shares her mindful moment.

( 2:56 ) Ashley G. introduces today’s topic: Rest.

( 4:56 ) Ashley G. says that some people struggle with thoughts that come up when they slow down.

( 6:37 ) Ashley H. adds that it’s hard to see value in rest when we don’t receive external validation for it.

( 9:22 ) Ashley G. explains the difference between rest and laziness.

( 12:26 ) Ashley H. talks about ways that rest adds value to your life.

( 15:37 ) Ashley G. lists ways to improve your sleep.

( 17:26 ) Ashley H. and Ashley G. talk about the importance of a practicing gratitude.

( 18:52 ) Ashley G. shares how she schedules rest in her calendar.

( 21:57 ) Ashley H. and Ashley G. introduce the concept of micro and macro rest and how they practice that.

( 27:18 ) Ashley H. and Ashley G. share examples of how you can pay to get your time back by hiring help or using delivery services.

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