Ask Devon: Why Do I Feel Guilty When I Rest?

About this episode

This episode explores the guilt associated with resting and how to reclaim the importance of rest in our lives.

“I want to rest… but when I do, I feel guilty or like I should be doing something else.” If that feels familiar, you’re not alone. In this Ask Devon episode, we explore what’s really underneath the guilt that so many people feel when they slow down and how to reclaim rest. Inside, we unpack: Why rest can feel uncomfortable, even when you know you need it The hidden fears, identities, and patterns beneath guilt and shame How hyperproductivity shapes our sense of worth from a young age The concept of feminine shame and how it disconnects us from what is natural and nourishing Why rest is not something you earn but something your entire system requires (and even an act of rebellion and collective healing) If you’ve been struggling to slow down, this episode may help you soften, question what you’ve been taught, and begin to relate to rest in a completely different way. Until next time, may you trust your rhythms, tend to what truly matters, soften into what’s natural, and stay close to yourself — Your InnerSpark is always guiding you home. Discover a living framework to restore your energy, clarity, and wholeness — naturally — and come home to your true nature through the forgotten…

People in this episode

Host: Devon

Topics covered

• guilt
• rest
• hyperproductivity
• self-care
• feminine shame
• collective healing

Keywords

• guilt
• rest
• self-improvement
• hyperproductivity
• feminine shame
• natural rhythms
• self-care

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