Rest has quietly become something many people feel they need to earn. In a culture that values productivity, achievement, and constant motion, slowing down can feel uncomfortable or even wrong. But rest is not laziness. It is a necessary part of being human. Learning how to let yourself slow down without guilt is one of the most supportive forms of self help you can practice. Where the Idea of “Laziness” Comes From Many of us were taught, directly or indirectly, that being bu