Mantra with Jemma Sbeg I Make Rest a Priority in My Life
Jun 23, 2025
Explore the empowering mantra of prioritizing rest as a vital act of self-respect. Discover the transformative power of intentional breaks in balancing business and well-being. Understand the crucial difference between sleep as a biological need and rest as a psychological necessity. Challenge the guilt that often accompanies taking a break, and learn how to foster a healthier relationship with rest in a hustle-driven society. Reconnect with stillness to restore your energy and improve emotional well-being.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
First Two-Week Break In Years
- Jemma took her first two-week break in three years and did mostly nothing besides watching rewatch TV and walking her dog.
- She returned feeling renewed, less overwhelmed, and with more energy for work and life.
Rest Differs From Sleep
- Rest and sleep are different: sleep is biological, rest is psychological and deliberate during waking hours.
- You must consciously choose rest to reset thoughts, emotions, and energy.
Hustle Culture Creates Rest Guilt
- Hustle culture ties self-worth to productivity, making rest feel optional and shameful.
- That mindset creates guilt and an 'Olympics of misery' around denying yourself rest.
