It’s more than struggling to not head out for some miles on a scheduled rest day. Too many of us are staying amped up all the time, which means even our rest days aren’t providing the recovery that we need. And this actually has a name, relaxation guilt.
Have you ever found that when you have a moment where there’s nothing on your must do list, you excitedly sit down…but after just a few moments are up and working on something?
Maybe it’s because we have overachiever friends who swear by the motto “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” Or maybe it’s because it helps to stop the chatter in our minds. We also give ourselves a little pat on the back for being such a great doer.
That’s right I said it!
I think there is a secret competition underlying America’s new stressed out lives, everyone wants to prove they can do a little more than their neighbor as though it makes them a better person.
Why Slowing Down Is Important for Runners
We’re not talking about pace, unless you mean the pace of life. And no, it’s not as simple as just doing less. But it might be about learning to say no, choosing to not fill every second, allowing yourself time to sit and do nothing particular.
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