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373. Why rest makes us feel so guilty

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373. Why rest makes us feel so guilty

The Psychology of your 20s

3 DAYS AGO
The Psychology of your 20s

The Psychology of your 20s

3 DAYS AGO
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Modern life has a way of making rest feel suspicious. You can be exhausted, finally take a break, and still hear that nagging voice that you should be doing something more. Somewhere along the line, downtime stopped being a basic need and started feeling l...

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In a world that glorifies constant motion, taking time to rest can feel like a betrayal of productivity. Yet beneath the guilt lies a deeper story about how society has reshaped our relationship with downtime, turning a biological necessity into a source of anxiety.
09:41
Busyness has become a status symbol in modern society.
16:36
Rest removes the coping mechanism of busyness, leading to guilt and anxiety
23:31
Participants with restricted sleep showed cognitive deficits equal to intoxication without self-awareness of impairment
29:19
Rest should be seen as an investment in future performance, not a reward for finishing tasks.
32:15
Rest is essential for productivity; plan a 'dilly, dally' day each week
35:03
Labeling someone 'lazy' is a moral judgment and a tool to enforce overwork.

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Why Does Rest Feel Like a Sin?
00:00
The Burnout Trap: When Busy Equals Being Alive
13:17
Your Brain on Empty: What Sleep Deprivation Really Does
20:19
The Power of Pausing: How Small Breaks Boost Performance
26:29
What If We Followed Nature’s Rhythm Instead of the Clock?
32:15
Is Laziness a Myth? Rethinking Rest and Worth
35:03

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