Your Nervous System Can’t Heal in Hustle Mode | Why Rest Isn’t Lazy or Optional

I’ve been recovering from a cold this week and gave myself the kind of lush rest I used to feel guilty about. And through all the tea and naps, this message landed on my heart—so I’m sharing it with you today. 💛

Your body, mind, and nervous system need rest. You need even more when you’re sick, of course—but even when you’re not, your nervous system craves and thrives off a balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic activation.

Rest isn’t indulgent—it’s the foundation for healing and emotional well-being.In this episode, I explore why it’s so hard to give ourselves permission to rest in a world that praises productivity and self-denial.

We’ll talk about the influence of diet and hustle culture, how guilt around resting shows up, and ways to reconnect with your body’s natural rhythms.

⏳ Timestamps:

00:00 – The Importance of Rest

02:46 – Challenging Diet and Hustle Culture

07:57 – Finding Balance in Rest and Activity

11:09 – Reevaluating Your Relationship with Rest

Eileen Mitchell, 500 RYT

Specializing in Therapeutic Practices for Nervous System Regulation |Holistic Health Coach | Intuitive Eating Counselor

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