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Pet (& Feral) Theories: Too Tired to Relax: Why Rest is Exhausting

Pet (& Feral) Theories: Too Tired to Relax: Why Rest is Exhausting

Update: 2025-09-03
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Why, oh why, is it so hard to rest?! We know we need rest and relaxation and sleep and all of that good stuff, so why can’t we just do it? It sounds so simple, and it should be so easy, yet many of us feel like we are actively struggling to rest.

If you also find it easier to multi-task a dozen projects than to relax for even 10 minutes then this episode is for you. Join us as we discuss: why rest can be so difficult; how to take the pressure off with a shift in perspective; and possible solutions that address some of the root causes of restlessness.

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Pet (& Feral) Theories: Too Tired to Relax: Why Rest is Exhausting

Pet (& Feral) Theories: Too Tired to Relax: Why Rest is Exhausting