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Why Rest Feels Uncomfortable When You Are Used to Pushing

Rest is not always peaceful at first. Sometimes it feels unsafe.

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Feb 06, 2026
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Some people sit down to rest and feel uneasy.
Their body relaxes, but their mind tightens.
Silence arrives, and discomfort follows.

They wonder what is wrong with them.
Why they cannot enjoy rest.
Why slowing down feels irritating instead of calming.

This is not a flaw.
It is conditioning.

When you are used to pushing, rest feels unfamiliar.
And unfamiliar can feel unsafe.

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