Reflect and Release: Rest is not a luxury; it’s a necessity.

romanticize rest without guilt

Happy Friday! ✨ Before you head into the weekend, let’s take a moment to Reflect & Release.

This week, we’re exploring what it means to truly rest–without guilt, without performance, and without needing to earn it. If you missed Monday’s newsletter, catch up below to dive deeper into why romanticizing rest isn’t about aesthetics but about giving yourself permission to just be.

Rest, But Make It Romantic

Reflect:

1. Where in my life do I resist rest, even when I know I need it? What messages have I internalized about taking breaks, and where do they come from?

2. Think of a time when you let yourself rest without guilt. How did it feel? What can you learn from that experience about the type of rest you truly need?

Release:

1. What’s one form of rest I’ve been avoiding, and how can I intentionally incorporate it into my life this week—without justifying it to myself or others?

2. Write a reminder to your future self that rest is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. What would you say to yourself on a day when guilt creeps in?

Share What’s on Your Mind

What reflections came up for you as you read through these prompts? Catch you next Monday—don’t forget to drop your thoughts in the comments below.

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