Work as a Coping Mechanism

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the constant need to do, achieve, and produce. But what happens when rest feels unsafe, and the thought of slowing down fills you with anxiety? In this video, we'll explore the hidden cost of constant doing and how it affects our mental health, nervous system regulation, and overall well-being. We'll discuss why rest is necessary, not just a luxury, and how adopting restorative habits and practices can help alleviate anxiety, stress, and nervous system dysregulation. By embracing slow living and incorporating grounding techniques and exercises into our daily lives, we can learn to prioritise self-care, self-improvement, and self-healing. Join me as we delve into the importance of rest and how it can be a powerful tool for anxiety relief, stress relief, and overall mental wellness. Key takeaways: - Rest can feel threatening to a dysregulated nervous system. - The body wires doing as safety, making stillness feel unsafe. - Chronic doing can lead to anxiety and disconnection from the body. - Building capacity for stillness should start with small doses. - Micro pauses can help transition into stillness. - Pairing rest with safety cues can create a sense of comfort. - Guilt around rest is often learned from societal values. - Reframing rest as regulation helps alleviate guilt. - Scheduled pauses can be integrated into daily routines. - Every small moment of rest contributes t Key takeaways: - Rest can feel threatening to a dysregulated nervous system. - The body wires doing as safety, making stillness feel unsafe. - Chronic doing can lead to anxiety and disconnection from the body. - Building capacity for stillness should start with small doses. - Micro pauses can help transition into stillness. - Pairing rest with safety cues can create a sense of comfort. - Guilt around rest is often learned from societal values. - Reframing rest as regulation helps alleviate guilt. - Scheduled pauses can be integrated into daily routines. - Every small moment of rest contributes to overall well-being. Chapters 00:00 The Uncomfortable Truth About Rest 02:51 Understanding the Dysregulated Nervous System 06:03 Building Safety in Stillness 08:15 Reframing Rest as a Biological Necessity