Is Avoidance a Form of Rest?

Thoughts or comments? Send us a text!We explore the fine line between restorative rest and reactive avoidance, using body cues, purpose, and outcomes to tell them apart. We share simple practices to renew energy, regain perspective, and rebuild self-trust without shrinking your world.• purpose of rest as energy renewal• avoidance as delay that grows fear• refreshed versus relieved as a key cue• intentional, time-bound pauses with endpoints• rest creating clarity and internal spaciousness• avoidance narrowing options and repeating loops• self-trust through chosen breaks and re-entry• practical tests: five to ten minute resets and body scans• examples from work, roles, and relationshipsIf you would like to support Rigby's pursuit of daily treats, click the support the show link in the show notes and toss a little donation Rigby's waySupport the showBUY ME A COFFEE or SUPPORT ALFIE'S TREAT STASHLearn more about my book, Nature Knows: Grow and Thrive through the Wisdom of Plants HERE.Comments about this episode? Suggestions for a future episode? Email me directly at [email protected]. Want to be a guest on No Shrinking Violets Podcast for Women? Send Mary Rothwell a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/noshrinkingvioletsFollow me on Facebook and Instagram, and check out my website!