Turning Off Without Guilt

In today’s always-connected world, “switching off” can feel almost impossible. Phones buzz, emails arrive at all hours, and the pressure to stay available lingers long after the workday ends. For many, the thought of unplugging brings not relief, but guilt—guilt for not answering, not producing, not keeping up. Yet learning to turn off without guilt is one of the most important forms of self-care we can practice.