If you’ve ever tried to take a day off or just sit down to relax… and immediately felt restless, guilty, or like you should be doing something, you’re not alone.
This isn’t laziness or a lack of discipline. It’s a sign your nervous system is stuck in survival mode. When you live with high-functioning anxiety, your body can learn to believe that calm = unsafe, which makes true rest feel uncomfortable.
In today's episode, I’m breaking down:
Why you can’t relax even when you want to
The hidden link between high functioning anxiety and productivity guilt
The cost of never truly resting (on your mind, body, and relationships)
4 practical steps to retrain your mind and body to feel safe slowing down
How to start enjoying downtime without guilt or restlessness
✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Whether you’ve tried meditation, vacations, or “just doing nothing” and still felt anxious, you’ll learn exactly what’s going on and how to finally change it.
Why your nervous system resists calm
Sneaky ways high functioning anxiety keeps you “on” all the time
How to regulate before you rest so your body actually feels safe
Simple practical ways to make downtime less uncomfortable
How to reframe rest as productive and necessary
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🙌 Helpful Resources:
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Calm Confidence Starter Kit [FREE GUIDE]: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/links
Anxiety Hacks Cheat Sheet: https://www.erinkimbrell.com/links
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