48. Why REST might be the most meaningful work we do
Description
In this episode, I explore the radical and often uncomfortable role of rest in finding meaningful work. Rest isn’t just recovery from burnout or a reward for productivity—it has intrinsic value, and choosing it can be an act of resistance against the corporatized, extractive ways we’ve been taught to approach work.
I share a personal story that surfaced the compulsion I still carry to maximise every moment, and reflect on why many of us associate rest with failure, laziness, or waste. Drawing on conversations, community, and the work of thinkers like Tricia Hersey, I consider what it means to:
Recognise rest as foundational to regenerative careers and slow businesses
See how capitalist and colonial conditioning fuels our addiction to work
Understand rest as a practice of receiving, not just pursuing
Value being as much as we value doing
Explore the resistance, fear, and anxiety that rest often triggers
If you find yourself struggling to slow down, battling inner voices that say you’re wasting time, or wondering how rest fits into meaningful work, this episode is an invitation to pause—and to see rest itself as part of co-creating your career.
Next steps:
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Visit my website: https://www.regenerativeworklife.com/
Listen to related episodes:
EP44: Making Space for Change,The Non-Negotiable of a Regenerative Career Transition
EP38: Three ways to care for yourself as you build your regenerative business
EP34: The most JOYFUL conversation about marketing I've ever had! (Interview with Natalia Sanyal)
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