Do you replay conversations in your head long after they happen? This post explores rumination, anxiety, shame, the inner critic and why the mind can get stuck reviewing what you said, did or should have done differently.

Rest sounds simple, but for many people it brings up guilt, pressure, anxiety or the feeling that they should be doing more. In this post, I explore why rest can feel so hard, how inner critics and people-pleasing patterns get involved, and how to begin taking time away without guilt.