Permission to Rest
When to Use This Tool:
Engage with this book when you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or trapped in a cycle of constant productivity. It's particularly beneficial during periods of stress, life transitions, or when seeking to establish a sustainable self-care routine.
Why This Matters:
In a culture that often equates worth with busyness, Neese's work challenges prevailing norms by emphasizing rest as a radical act of self-love and collective care. Through personal essays, scientific insights, and somatic practices, the book provides practical tools to help readers disrupt urgency, reflect inward, and cultivate a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Ashley Neese
Author
Permission to Rest
When to Use This Tool:
Engage with this book when you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or trapped in a cycle of constant productivity. It's particularly beneficial during periods of stress, life transitions, or when seeking to establish a sustainable self-care routine.
Why This Matters:
In a culture that often equates worth with busyness, Neese's work challenges prevailing norms by emphasizing rest as a radical act of self-love and collective care. Through personal essays, scientific insights, and somatic practices, the book provides practical tools to help readers disrupt urgency, reflect inward, and cultivate a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Ashley Neese
Author
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