Permission to Rest: Why Slowing Down Can Be the Best Step Forward

January 9, 2024

We live in a world that glorifies hustle. Work harder, move faster, do more. And in January, that mindset kicks into overdrive as we tackle new resolutions.

But here’s the question we rarely ask: What would happen if you gave yourself permission to rest?

Rest isn’t laziness. It’s a reset. It’s the moment your body, mind, and spirit can recharge so you have the energy to move forward.

This year, try leaning into rest as part of your health journey:

  • Take a nap when you’re tired instead of pushing through.
  • Pause for five minutes of quiet instead of scrolling your phone.
  • Give yourself permission to say no to what drains you, so you can say yes to what fills you up.

Rest isn’t the enemy of progress—it’s the foundation of it. When you rest, you show up stronger. When you rest, you’re more present. And when you rest, you remind yourself that you are worthy of care, exactly as you are.

Author

Jeb Johnston

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