Rest Is Not a Luxury: Your Mindset Matters | Episode 140 | The Disrupting Burnout Podcast

Your mindset about rest might be the very thing preventing you from avoiding burnout. Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson (PBJ) tackles the limiting beliefs that keep us from taking much-needed breaks in this powerful episode of Disrupting Burnout. From productivity fears to identity concerns, perfectionism, and practical excuses – these mental barriers prevent us from establishing sustainable rhythms of work and rest.

Science consistently proves that our brains function optimally when given regular opportunities to reset. Yet many high-achievers believe taking breaks will damage their productivity or reputation. As PBJ powerfully states, "Rest is not a luxury. Rest is survival, rest is self-preservation." This countercultural message challenges the burnout-glorifying narrative that pervades many professional environments.

The episode tackles common excuses like "I have too much to do," "everyone depends on me," and "if I slow down, I might get passed over for promotion." PBJ shares personal insights from her own burnout journey, revealing how she eventually learned that her value wasn't tied to her hustle. She emphasizes that what seems like dedication is often a dangerous path to exhaustion – one that's unnecessarily expensive in terms of health and wellbeing.

For those struggling with how to implement effective breaks, PBJ introduces the STOP plan framework, a simple but critical approach to incorporating micro-breaks into daily life. This free resource provides practical strategies for creating purposeful pauses that help sustain energy and prevent burnout. If you've been pushing through exhaustion or can't remember the last time you truly rested, this episode offers both the permission and the practical tools you need to disrupt the burnout cycle.

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