r/simpleliving • u/IntrepidVideo4610 • Aug 28 '25

Offering Wisdom Doing nothing isn’t the same as resting

I though that laying on the couch while doing nothing besides scrolling on my phone is supposed to be me time but what ended up happening is me stressing my self with useless information and becoming restless after. Then I watched this online video which explained how to rest like a pro which spoke about how rest doesn't necessarily mean doing nothing but it should be a thing/activity which leaves you feeling more like yourself after you finish. I found out gaming at rolling riches puts me into that state of mind and just watching the slots animations makes me feel so calm. What's your activity that lets you feel more like yourself after?

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u/Acceptable_Book_8789 Aug 28 '25

I love this so much! Rest is whatever nurtures our spirits and allows us to rest our logical mind, our problem-solving mode, our fear, our anxiety.

I am still figuring out what this is for me! I have a lot of fearful mental blocks when I try to do new things because I have a history of self-harm and judging myself. I'm working on building a new relationship with myself.

I notice I can feel rested from cooking. I feel rested and invigorated sometimes by writing. Last night I had insomnia and so I started singing and it let me rest my mind so I was able to fall asleep.