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Day 8 – Until You Learn to Rest, You Will Not Get Ahead
The Reset You Actually Need
So many people think they’re resting but they’re actually avoiding.
In Day 8 of The Reset You Actually Need, we explore why confusing rest with avoidance keeps you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and stuck in the same place, even when you’re “taking breaks.”
This episode covers:
The difference between real rest and avoidance behaviours
Why your mood and energy don’t change when rest isn’t restorative
The kinds of tasks people avoid and why
How to tell if you truly rested or just numbed out
Why sleep alone doesn’t fix exhaustion
Forms of rest that actually restore energy and calm the nervous system
Why some activities are more restful than bed rotting
How to wind down on your own without avoidance
If you feel like you’re constantly tired, overwhelmed, or needing more time off — this episode will help you understand what kind of rest you actually need, and how to get it without sabotaging your momentum.
Part of a 10-day mini-series designed to help you reset your mindset, rebuild self-trust, and move through the year with clarity and calm self-leadership.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
By Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa - Neuroscientist and Mindset Coach4.9
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Day 8 – Until You Learn to Rest, You Will Not Get Ahead
The Reset You Actually Need
So many people think they’re resting but they’re actually avoiding.
In Day 8 of The Reset You Actually Need, we explore why confusing rest with avoidance keeps you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and stuck in the same place, even when you’re “taking breaks.”
This episode covers:
The difference between real rest and avoidance behaviours
Why your mood and energy don’t change when rest isn’t restorative
The kinds of tasks people avoid and why
How to tell if you truly rested or just numbed out
Why sleep alone doesn’t fix exhaustion
Forms of rest that actually restore energy and calm the nervous system
Why some activities are more restful than bed rotting
How to wind down on your own without avoidance
If you feel like you’re constantly tired, overwhelmed, or needing more time off — this episode will help you understand what kind of rest you actually need, and how to get it without sabotaging your momentum.
Part of a 10-day mini-series designed to help you reset your mindset, rebuild self-trust, and move through the year with clarity and calm self-leadership.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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