Learn to Rest, Not Quit
Give yourself permission to sometimes rest.
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Twelve years ago this summer, I had shoulder surgery and started running again as an indirect result. Both experiences have dramatically improved my overall health and wellness.
One of the things I learned from my recovery and running was the importance of resting but not quitting.
They are different.
We all need rest. I know with my running I like to run nearly every day. I also know I need to take a rest day every so often to stay healthy.
Rest refreshes and keeps you from burnout or in the case of running rest prevents injury.
Burnout or injury is far more likely to lead someone to quit than taking time to rest.
Are you pushing hard on something because you are afraid pausing is quitting?
It is something I know I've dealt with and likely some of you, especially those of us who are recovering perfectionists.
It's okay to pause for a while and rest. It really is okay.
As we leave Friday and head into what for some is a three-day weekend give yourself permission to rest.
🌀 Pause for a while and then get back at it. You'll be amazed at the difference.
I love how you phrased this "Resting is not Quitting" way easier to adsorb and not feel guilty. I learned this lesson the hard way. Which I have heard of this lesson early on in my life, still many times today I have to remind myself of my body limitations. I exercise and eat well for the most part, but I learned the value to sleep out of necessity. I found sleeping a waste of time when I was younger. I worked so hard, study so hard until I thought it was mastered or I wanted to proof myself against the odds of life. Then, my body quitted on me. Rest is most needed. And sometimes we need longer periods of rest, the pause will be longer, and that has to be okay.