Why Is Rest So Hard For High-Achievers?

If rest feels surprisingly hard, even when you know you need it, you’re not alone.

In this video, I reflect on why downtime often turns into another productivity project, especially for high-achievers, creatives, and purpose-driven professionals. From reorganizing pantries to setting “rest goals,” many of us struggle to actually pause without guilt.

I share a personal story about learning to take real breaks, what I’ve discovered through seasons of intentional downtime, and a recent wake-up call that reframed rest as something deeper than recovery — something essential to wellbeing, regulation, and even growth.

This isn’t a how-to.
It’s a permission slip.

In this reflection, we explore:
• why rest often feels uncomfortable
• how productivity culture sneaks into downtime
• the connection between stress, anxiety, and the body
• why play and unstructured time matter more than we think
• how modeling rest impacts the people around us

As the year comes to a close, this video invites you to consider a different definition of progress — one that includes breathing room, play, and rest without justification.

If you’re ending the year tired, reflective, or craving a gentler pace, this is for you.

CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:22 About Me
00:00:59 Rest Is Productive
00:02:44 Rest Is An Ethical Responsibility
00:04:33 Rest Doesn’t Have To Be Earned
00:05:44 Join the Moonshot Mentor Community
00:06:02 Outro

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