Rest is not a reward. It's the assignment.

Why productivity culture has us convinced we need to earn the nap — and the small ways to reclaim it.

Akansha Rajkhowa · Feb 28, 2026 · 9 min read
it's burnout, again ✿
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You don't earn breathing room. Rest is required to keep you upright.

— take care of you ✿