Modern life has a way of making rest feel suspicious. You can be exhausted, finally take a break, and still hear that nagging voice that you should be doing something more. Somewhere along the line, downtime stopped being a basic need and started feeling like something you have to justify, like a sign you’re falling behind, letting people down, or not trying hard enough.

In this episode, we’re getting into the psychology behind rest guilt - why busyness has become a kind of social currency, how work and visibility have blurred the line between ‘off’ and ‘on’, and why so many of us struggle to switch off even when we desperately need to.

We explore:

•        How busyness became social currency
•        Historical and social origins of why rest feels so hard
•        How LinkedIn and social media impact comparison and urgency
•        The beliefs that keep us from resting
•        Why ‘time off’ isn’t always restorative
•        How rest can be the most productive thing you do
•        Practical ways to reframe rest guilt 

If resting makes you feel edgy, unproductive, or guilty, this episode is for you.

 

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Modern life has a way of making rest feel suspicious. You can be exhausted, finally take a break, and still hear that nagging voice that you should be doing something more. Somewhere along the line, downtime stopped being a basic need and started feeling like something you have to justify, like a sign you&rsquo;re falling behind, letting people down, or not trying hard enough.
In this episode, we&rsquo;re getting into the psychology behind rest guilt - why busyness has become a kind of social currency, how work and visibility have blurred the line between &lsquo;off&rsquo; and &lsquo;on&rsquo;, and why so many of us struggle to switch off even when we desperately need to.
We explore:
&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How busyness became social currency &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Historical and social origins of why rest feels so hard &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How LinkedIn and social media impact comparison and urgency &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The beliefs that keep us from resting &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Why &lsquo;time off&rsquo; isn&rsquo;t always restorative &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How rest can be the most productive thing you do &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Practical ways to reframe rest guilt&nbsp;
If resting makes you feel edgy, unproductive, or guilty, this episode is for you.
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Follow Jemma on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/?hl=en#">jemmasbeg</a>
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/?hl=en#">thatpsychologypodcast</a>
For business: <a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;
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The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Hosted by Jemma Sbeg, each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now. 

 

My book is out NOW: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean 

For business enquires please email psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com

 

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Hosted by Jemma Sbeg, each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
My book is out NOW: <a href="https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean">https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean</a>&nbsp;
For business enquires please email <a href="mailto:thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>
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The Psychology of your 20s

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now. 

 

Buy my book, Person in Progress: https://www.amazon.com.au/Person-Progress-Roadmap-Psychology-Your/dp/1399823655 

For business enquires please email psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com

 

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Buy my book, Person in Progress: <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Person-Progress-Roadmap-Psychology-Your/dp/1399823655">https://www.amazon.com.au/Person-Progress-Roadmap-Psychology-Your/dp/1399823655</a>&nbsp;
For business enquires please email <a href="mailto:thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>
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373. Why rest makes us feel so guilty

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