Laziness vs. Rest: What’s the Difference?

“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.

Aligned Rest, mental fitness, REBCLindsay Havlicek BellNovember 18, 2024aligned rest, regulate nervous system, productivity hack, irrational beliefsComment

What is Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)?

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a highly effective, practical, action-oriented, and evidence-based form of psychotherapy developed by Albert Ellis in the 1950s.

Ellis was originally trained in psychoanalysis (think Freud). He was regarded as an outstanding psychoanalyst, but overtime, his faith in the practice deteriorated. He began to take a more active role in the process, and noticed his clients improved much more quickly than they previously had. Overtime, Ellis began focusing on changing people’s behaviors by confronting their irrational beliefs, and helping them adopt new healthy belief systems. He referred to this as being rational-emotive, and it truly was revolutionary in the field of psychology.

coaching, therapy, REBTLindsay Havlicek BellFebruary 5, 2023rebt, rational thinking, irrational beliefsComment

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