Permission granted.
Take the time you need.
Lay down for a nap,
Read a book,
Stare at the walls.
The world won’t stop spinning
But you might.

Breathe deeply.
Let go of the need to
always be doing.

Repeat softly,
As often as necessary,
It’s okay to rest.
It’s okay to rest.
It’s okay to rest.

If this mantra doesn’t work for you, I invite you to choose one that does. And please come back to share what you use and how it goes.

P.S. You might have seen this picture here before. Clearly this is a reminder I need often. If you’re good at giving yourself the time and space to rest, I’d love to know the story behind that too.