đź’¤ You Deserve Rest Too: Permission to Pause
I used to wear exhaustion like a badge of honor.
If I wasn’t running around doing everything for everyone, I felt like I wasn’t doing enough.
I equated rest with weakness. Laziness. Guilt.
But the truth is…
Rest isn’t a reward. It’s a right.
And I had to learn that the hard way.
🛑 When My Body Said "Enough"
There was a day I remember vividly—my to-do list was a mile long, I had barely eaten, and my chest felt tight with pressure. Still, I kept pushing.
Kept serving. Kept saying “yes.”
Until my body said no.
I broke down in the middle of folding laundry. Not because of the clothes… but because I was breaking under the weight of doing everything except taking care of myself.
That moment taught me something I’ll never forget:
👉 You cannot pour from a cup that’s bone dry.
🌿 What Rest Can Look Like
Rest doesn’t always mean a full day off or a trip to the mountains.
Sometimes, it looks like:
Saying no to one more thing, even if you “could” do it.
Letting yourself lay on the couch without guilt.
Listening to soft music while breathing deeply.
Taking a nap, a walk, or just a moment.
It’s not about what you’re doing—
It’s about allowing yourself to just be.
✨ Give Yourself Permission
This is your permission slip:
To rest without earning it.
To pause without apology.
To exist without performing.
The world will keep spinning if you take a break.
But your soul? It needs the stillness to speak, to breathe, to heal.
You don’t have to keep pushing to prove your worth.
You are enough—right here, right now, even when you're resting.
đź’« A Note About Peace: Just as rest restores our body, having protection restores our peace of mind. When we're well-protected, we can truly rest knowing our future is secure. That's what I call deep self-care - caring for both our present and future selves.
đź’ Share Below: How will you give yourself permission to rest today?
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With love and gentleness, Carrie đź’—
