*Here’s why we need to try harder
According to Michelle Newman, a psychology professor at Penn State University, a lot of people feel like they should always be busy doing something. They don’t feel like it’s okay to just read a book or watch TV.
Professor Newman has also studied the concepts of “relaxation anxiety” and “relaxation sensitivity,” which relate to the discomfort, boredom, or unease some people feel when they have nothing to do. (this is so me…I start to panic) That’s because the value of productivity and staying busy is ingrained in our culture.
Celeste Headlee is the author of “Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving.” And she says we’ve been brainwashed to believe that productivity is morally superior to rest.
So it’s no wonder that relaxing feels uncomfortable or even wrong. But relaxation is vital to well-being. It boosts your health, quality of life, and longevity. So giving yourself permission to rest and relax isn’t something to feel guilty about. It could actually be lifesaving.
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