For productive, achieving types, all kinds of anxieties start swirling when we try to take time to rest. The to-do list, our many opportunities, and all the creative ideas tempt us to never slow down.

In this episode, Tracy and Rachel talk about the need for mental rest, what it looks like, and how to get it.

If silence, reflection, and mental “downtime” are a challenge for you, try downloading the journaling sheet we’ve created for you. It will give you some brief encouragement to take the mental breaks you need, and a simple way to record both the obstacles you hit and the benefits you gained from a few days of intentional mental break times. Download the Mental Rest Journal at impactivity.com/breaktime