The Lost Art of Rest: Why Slowing Down is Essential for True Resilience

Rest is not a luxury — it's a biological and emotional necessity. But modern life has normalised exhaustion, which is why so many of us feel guilty when we slow down, and how chronic stress patterns keep us stuck in survival mode without even realising it. We also talk about: The link between rest, resilience and recovery Why true healing requires time, patience, and space How to reconnect with the body’s natural signals Practical ways to bring more convalescence and self-compassion into daily life If you would like to explore more you can sign up for my free mini-course on embracing balance and finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-mini-course Or get in touch about 1:1 conversations: https://www.simonmundie.com/restore-balance-coaching Other links: YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book Website: simonmundie.com Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices