Why Is It So Hard to Rest When You’re Used to Getting Things Done?

You finally have time to rest, yet you still feel like you should be doing something. For many professional women, slowing down can bring up discomfort, guilt, and the urge to stay productive. This article explores what may be happening underneath that pattern and our relationship with productivity.

The Professional Woman Nobody Checks On

You walk in prepared. You hold all of it. The door closes and for the first time in two hours your face relaxes. You have been doing this for a long time.