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When Rest Feels Like a Battle: My Mind vs. My To-Do List

Last night, I collapsed into bed, desperate for sleep, but woke up feeling like I’d run a marathon in my dreams. My mind was a storm—thoughts racing, worries about unfinished work, guilt for not being productive enough. Even my cat’s purring couldn’t drown out the noise in my head. 😵‍💫 I tried everything: deep breaths, staring at the ceiling, even lighting a lavender candle. But the harder I tried to rest, the more restless I became. Was I broken? Why couldn’t I just relax like everyone else? In a moment of frustration, I texted my friend: “How do you actually rest?!” She replied, “Maybe you’re not giving yourself permission to just be.” That hit me hard. Maybe rest isn’t about doing nothing—it’s about letting go. So, what do you do when your brain refuses to rest? Any tricks for silencing the inner critic? I’m all ears, because right now, I feel like a hamster on a wheel—except the wheel is on fire. 🔥🐹🔥 #RestMatters #MentalHealth #SelfCare #Education

When Rest Feels Like a Battle: My Mind vs. My To-Do List
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