“How can I tell if I’m being lazy or if I just need to rest? I feel guilty whenever I stop, but I’m so exhausted.”

This is such a great question and one I hear often. When people are new to the idea of resting—or want to integrate more rest into their lives—it can feel uncomfortable. There’s often uncertainty about whether they’re truly resting or just being lazy, and a lack of trust in their own needs.

If you’ve ever wrestled with this, you’re not alone. Let’s explore the difference between rest and laziness and break down the confusion so you can move forward with clarity and ease.

1. Don’t blame others for making you unhappy. Take responsibility for making yourself happy.

2. Give yourself permission to make yourself happy— even if in doing so, others make themselves unhappy.

Telling a procrastinator to just use a planner likely won't do anything. It's not often the lack of planning that causes a person to procrastinate. They procrastinate in spite of knowing when the deadline is approaching.

20% of people identify themselves as chronic procrastinators. And the other 80% have procrastinated from time to time. I've done it. We've all done it.

“Winners and losers have the same goals.” -James Clear

While I wouldn’t personally call anyone a loser, this quote speaks loudly to me. Winners and losers have the same goals. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t want a better life. They want joy and peace; love; fulfillment, good health; financial stability.

29% of people want to quit their jobs and be their own boss.

43% of Americans plan to start a business this year.

85% of people are unhappy at their jobs.

Why are people settling for this?