Work Ethic Is Killing You—Here’s Why You Need a Rest Ethic

Can't relax even when you try? You're not alone. I've struggled with rest my entire life—and I'm finally learning why.In this episode, I break down:- Why rest is a practice (and why you'll be bad at it first)- The intelligence of recognizing when to stop- How to know "how far is enough"- Why work ethic without rest ethic leads to burnout- The difference between forced breaks and true rest- How to develop a "rest ethic" to balance your work ethicThe truth is, rest isn't just a necessary evil or forced break from productivity. It's good in itself. It's wholesome. It's something that adds real value to your life.But if you're like me, you've always treated it as something forced upon you. Something you wish you didn't have to do. And that mindset is exactly what's keeping you from actually resting well.I'm learning to go from fighting rest to embracing it. And in this video, I share what's working (and what isn't).TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - I'm terrible at resting1:16 - Rest is a process, not a switch3:02 - The art of knowing when to stop5:13 - The intelligence of rest7:16 - Rest is good in itself8:42 - Work ethic without rest ethic11:05 - What's your rest ethic?If you're a creative, an outlier, or someone who doesn't quite fit the mold—and you're struggling with finding balance—this episode is for you.RELATED TOPICS: productivity burnout, how to relax, rest and recovery, work life balance, creative burnout, entrepreneur burnout, hustle culture, rest ethic vs work ethic, how to stop working, cannot relax, always working, productivity tips, mental health, self care for workaholics---Welcome to The Shawn Douglas Show—where we talk about life as a creative, an outlier, and someone who doesn't quite fit the mold. If you're struggling with finding balance, if you feel like a freak, if you're trying to find your place in this world, then this channel is for you.CONNECT WITH ME:📧 Substack: https://theshawndouglasshow.substack.com/💬 Join the conversation in the comments below#RestEthic #ProductivityBurnout #WorkLifeBalance #CreativeLife #Burnout #HustleCulture #MentalHealth #SelfCare #ProductivityTips #EntrepreneurLife This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theshawndouglasshow.substack.com