How I Learned to Rest without Guilt

Описание: Do you ever feel guilty for resting? You’re not alone — learning to rest without guilt and give myself permission to rest has been one of the most important lessons of my life. 💛

For years, I thought I had to earn rest — that if I wasn’t being productive, I was being lazy. But what I’ve learned is that guilt only keeps us exhausted. In this video, I share honestly about where that guilt came from, why it shows up so often for women in midlife and beyond, and what helped me finally understand the importance of rest.

Now, at over 60, I know that rest isn’t indulgent — it’s essential. It’s what allows us to show up fully for ourselves and the people we love. I’ll also share simple, practical ways to rest without guilt: short “micro-rests,” joy breaks, boundaries, and bedtime rituals that refill your energy instead of draining it.

Because you are not lazy. You’re human — and you deserve permission to rest. 🌿

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – The truth about why we feel guilty resting
00:55 – Where that guilt came from (and how it started)
02:15 – Growing up believing “busy = good”
04:00 – How guilt keeps us stuck in exhaustion
05:40 – The turning point: learning that rest = responsibility
07:10 – What changed my mindset about rest
08:00 – How I rest without guilt now
09:15 – A gentle challenge for you this week
09:50 – Why doing nothing is doing something

Welcome — I’m Jo Blackwell
Helping women 50+ feel braver, bolder and happier — redefining how we age.

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