Let's Talk About It with Lori Streator Why Rest Feels Scary and Why Women Have a Hard Time Slowing Down
If the thought of taking a break makes you anxious, you're not alone. Let's talk about why so many women (and men) feel like everything will fall apart the moment they stop moving.
In this episode, I'm unpacking three reasons why rest feels terrifying - from nervous system's addiction to urgency to the fear that your worth is tied to your output. More importantly, I want you to havepractical ways to start retraining your brain to trust yourself to rest.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
- The 3 reasons stillness feels scary
- How your nervous system gets addicted to urgency and constant motion
- Why high achievers tie their identity to productivity
- How to teach your nervous system that stillness is safe, not a threat
Do any (or all!) of these resonate?:
- "If I slow down, will everything fall apart?"
- "Do people think I'm slacking if I'm not constantly achieving?"
- "Who am I if I'm not the doer or the fixer?"
If these thoughts sound familiar, this episode will help you understand why rest isn't the opposite of success... it's what sustains it.
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