When was the last time you truly did nothing—no phone, no to-do list, no distractions? In a world that rewards constant doing, stillness can feel foreign, even uncomfortable. But if you're feeling overwhelmed, foggy, or stretched thin, the space you're avoiding might be exactly what’s necessary. In this episode, we’ll explore why doing nothing isn’t indulgent, it’s essential.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why “doing nothing” is deeply healing for your brain and body
- How constant stimulation is silently draining your clarity, creativity, and energy
- Simple ways to reclaim small pockets of stillness in your day (even when your inner critic says “doing nothing” feels lazy or wrong)
Sources:
- https://scottbarrykaufman.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Christoff-et-al.-2016.pdf
- https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00722/full
- https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/a-20-minute-nature-break-relieves-stress
- https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10400419.2014.901073?journalCode=hcrj20
- https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/exhibitions/georgia-okeeffe-new-mexico
- https://www.who.int/news/item/17-05-2021-long-working-hours-increasing-deaths-from-heart-disease-and-stroke-who-ilo
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