Episode: Why Does Doing Nothing Make Me Anxious?

Episode Description:

You finally clear your schedule for a well-deserved break… and five minutes later, you’re reorganizing the pantry, answering emails, or deep-cleaning the bathroom “for fun.” Why does slowing down feel so uncomfortable—even when we want to rest?

In this episode of The Honest Pause, Maryam and Teryl explore the quiet guilt that sneaks in when we try to rest in a world obsessed with productivity. They unpack why rest feels unsafe for so many of us, how cultural and generational conditioning wires us to equate worth with output, and how to gently rebuild your capacity to be still—without shame or justification.

You’ll hear:

• Why your nervous system can resist rest, even when you’re exhausted
• How productivity culture distorts your sense of self-worth
• The hidden emotions that surface when you stop “doing”
• Simple, no-pressure ways to practice “rest without rules”
• Why choosing stillness can be a bold act of self-respect

If you’ve ever felt anxious doing “nothing” or needed to earn your rest to enjoy it—this episode is your reminder that rest isn’t a reward. It’s a right.

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