Reframing Rest: Why Downtime is Essential
Even with all of the time I spend researching, writing, and speaking about rest, I still sometimes feel this weird sense of guilt about "doing nothing." I wonder if it's really doing nothing, or that we don't assign enough value to the act of rest, which is rarely doing nothing.
Schedule Rest Like You Mean It
Life doesn't just happen. If we don't budget our money, we don't have any. If we don't put petrol in the car, it doesn't go. Our Relationships suffer if we don't spend time with friends and family.
Finding Worth Beyond The To-Do List
Over the years, it has caused me so much frustration. I have worked very hard on this area of my life, implementing routines and to-do lists. I have learned to manage my time and keep the clutter and chaos to a minimum.
The Importance of Rest and Boundaries for Productivity
We don't rest just for our own benefit. We intentionally rest, not just for ourselves but so that we carry a posture of rest through all circumstances. allowing us to better love those in our world.