For go-getters, planners, and perfectionists, rest often feels counterproductive or even challenging. Many clients managing chronic illnesses or mental health challenges tell me, 'Relaxing doesn’t feel relaxing,' or, 'I don’t know how to relax.' In our fast-paced Western culture, rest is undervalued and rarely taught. Often, people become good at rest only after experiencing burnout or chronic stress, learning through necessity rather than guidance. But what if deep rest is not the enemy of progress, but rather a powerful catalyst for healing and growth? Especially for those managing chronic illnesses, mental health challenges, or chronic pain, rest can feel revolutionary. What is...
