#591: Mindset Myth 8/9: Rest Means You're Falling Behind

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="71b135a0-65ef-4032-b81f-c7da7d40a089" data-turn-id-container="71b135a0-65ef-4032-b81f-c7da7d40a089" data-testid="conversation-turn-70" data-turn="assistant"> Do you ever feel guilty for taking a break, as though resting means you're not doing enough? In this episode of Mindset Myths, we're unpacking the belief that slowing down means you're falling behind. The truth is, rest isn't laziness or a lack of ambition—it's what allows you to think clearly, make better decisions, and keep showing up consistently in your business. We'll explore the difference between avoiding work and recovering from it, and why protecting your energy is an essential part of long-term success. Your mindset reset for this episode is to stop asking, "Should I push through?" and instead ask, "Will pushing through help, or am I creating more problems for future me?" Your Get Sh*t Done (GSD) task is to choose one small recovery action today—whether that's stepping away from your desk, taking a proper lunch break, closing your laptop on time, or giving yourself a screen-free hour. Because rest isn't something you earn once everything is finished—it's what helps you do your best work in the first place. Join the Private OmniSAM Community: omnisam.com.au/gsdgroup Facebook Group: gsdfb.omnisam.com.au Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/sallysparkscousins Watch the Live Stream & Subscribe for More Updates: OmniSAM YouTube: youtube.com/@omnisamsoftware Sally Sparks-Cousins YouTube: youtube.com/@sallysparkscousins