Are you actually resting… or just numbing out? As the year winds down and exhaustion sets in, it's easy to blur the line between real rest and quiet avoidance. In this solo episode, Diana breaks down how to tell the difference and why noticing it matters as you move into the new year.

Diana explores why so many of us feel depleted at the end of the year, even when we finally slow down. She explains how rest is intentional and capacity-building, while avoidance is often reactive and numbing even when it looks relaxing on the surface.

You'll hear practical examples of how everyday activities like reading, watching TV, or scrolling can either restore you or drain you, depending on your intention. This episode isn't about judging yourself or fixing your life, it's about noticing what truly fills you up so you can move forward with more clarity and less pressure.

⏳ Timestamps 01:26 Why rest feels urgent at the end of the year 02:28 What real rest actually is 03:28 How avoidance shows up (and why it feels tempting) 05:48 Rest restores, avoidance numbs 06:53 How the same activity can be rest or avoidance 08:55 Why avoidance spikes during the holidays 11:07 Why avoidance isn't a character flaw 11:51 The risk of ending your break more exhausted than you started 13:43 What noticing restoration vs. depletion teaches you 14:32 What's coming next on the podcast

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