Your Body Isn’t A Machine, And That’s Okay

Have you ever felt guilty for resting? Like the second you sit down, there’s a voice in your head whispering, “You should be doing more. Everyone else is grinding, so why aren’t you?”

I get it. We’ve been raised in a culture that tells us hustle is the only way to survive. That if you’re not exhausted, you’re not working hard enough. But here’s the truth: burning yourself out isn’t proof of ambition. It’s just proof you’re human and humans need rest.

Rest is not laziness. It’s survival. It’s what gives your body and mind enough strength to even dream of the future you’re chasing.

So here’s something you can try:

● Take a slow walk without your phone. Notice the sky, the air, the colours around you.

● Put on music that feels like a deep breath and let it fill the room.

● Write down one thought that’s been circling your head, just to let it out.

These little pauses are not wasted time. They’re the fuel that makes the next step possible.

So the next time you feel guilty for resting, I hope you remember: you’re not falling behind.

You’re protecting the only version of you that gets to live this life.

Always in your corner,

Golie from MANI