I also never used to take a day to rest, I just felt bad about not doing everything all the time. But my god, after going through burnout once and seeing how long it takes to come back, I'm not risking it again. Sometimes resting IS the work if you want to keep moving forward. - ThreadSky

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benkuchera.bsky.social • 40 days ago

I also never used to take a day to rest, I just felt bad about not doing everything all the time. But my god, after going through burnout once and seeing how long it takes to come back, I'm not risking it again. Sometimes resting IS the work if you want to keep moving forward.

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jameseglavin4.bsky.social•39 days ago

haven’t truly burned out too many times but that last sentence is important! and difficult. I struggle with this idea of ‘constructive’ vs ‘indulgent’ self-care, like just having dumb alone+media time vs mindfully reading. I’m sure balance is best but rest+web=addiction now, thanks to capitalism

goobersays.bsky.social•40 days ago

I always kept Saturday as a do nothing day.

blissnoir.bsky.social•40 days ago

I ignored my burnouts too many times. Please trust me, you're doing the right thing. There came a time that I simply could not bounce back. I broke myself by trying to do as much as "everyone else." You deserve rest. Simply for existing. Take care of you.

mitej.bsky.social•40 days ago

This applies to more aspects of life than most people realize. Forcing myself to do the same for exercise was tough to start, but it makes a huge difference.

sagepeonies.bsky.social•40 days ago

I'm finally recovering from burnout after years and doing this has helped immensely!

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