Why You Feel Guilty Resting (And Why Summer Makes It Worse)
About this episode
Sandy discusses the guilt associated with resting and how summer can exacerbate feelings of sadness and low energy.
Why do so many people feel guilty when they slow down, even when their body and intuition are telling them to do exactly that? If you've ever felt low-energy, nostalgic, or experienced "summer sadness" during the warmer months when everyone else seems to be thriving, this episode is for you. Sandy opens with a personal story about sitting alone in her car on her birthday, feeling forgotten and weepy, listening to the radio, and letting herself be sad for a while. And how, surprisingly, that felt exactly right. She also talks about crabs. No, not those kinds of crabs, yikes - the Cancer season kind of crabs. And what the symbolism of this time of year might have to say about why you've been feeling the way you've been feeling lately. Sandy also brings in the Enneagram, looking at how each type's stance relates to rest, productivity, guilt, and the cultural pressure to always be building, optimizing, or becoming the next version of yourself. ___ Stay in touch ! Sign up for my newsletter here and receive my 9 Ways to Communicate Better guide: https://www.swansoncoaching.com/communication Podcast Ep - Stances: Why You Withdraw, Talk Too Much, or…
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