In this episode, Dr. Kim discusses the vital importance of giving oneself permission to rest, especially for women in midlife. She explores the societal pressures that make rest feel like a luxury rather than a necessity and emphasizes that rest is essential for physical, mental, emotional, and creative well-being. Dr. Kim outlines different types of rest and encourages listeners to assess their own needs for rest, ultimately advocating for a shift in mindset to normalize rest as a fundamental part of self-care and personal growth.

Takeaways;

• Rest is not a reward; it's a need and a right.
• Women often feel guilty about taking time to rest.
• Midlife can be a time for reevaluation and correction.
• There are four types of rest: physical, mental, emotional, and creative.
• Rest is essential for reclaiming energy and clarity.
• Guilt about resting is common but should be challenged.
• Modeling rest for younger generations is important.
• Resting helps us to honor ourselves and our needs.
• We should assess how often we give ourselves breaks.
• Rest is part of how we get things done well.

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Music "Light It Up" courtesy of Ryan James Carr via Epidemic Sound