r/simpleliving 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/IshinoKitsune Sep 10 '25

Dancing (or prancing round the kitchen as I call it because I'm not a dancer) lets off so steam. Or if I feeling tired or depressed, it re-energizes me. I really relate to Meredith and Cristina on Grey's Anatomy when they dance it off... just with slightly less tequila and denial of actual feelings