It’s so sad that we have such high demands and expectations of ourselves when we have time off or get a break.
We feel like we have to “take advantage” or “make the most of it.”
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Of course we have this pressure to “make the most” of time off because it’s limited.
It can be scarce.
We don’t always know when we’ll have it again.
That’s not right.
That’s not humane.
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Capitalism, perfectionism, and over-achieving have robbed us of our capacity and ability to truly take time off from being “productive” and really rest.
When you’re stuck stressing about if your rest is productive or good enough … that’s not really restful.
That’s perfectionism’s + capitalism’s twisted version of rest and time off.
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If you feel anxious or stressed about making the most of your time off, free time, breaks, or rest — it’s not an accident.
It’s not your fault.
It’s not just you.
And you deserve better 💚