Have you ever taken a break… and felt worse after?
That’s called Productivity Guilt. It’s the feeling that rest is only deserved after you’ve “earned” it by being busy or achieving something. Psychologist Dr. Devon Price calls this the “Laziness Lie”—the belief that our worth comes solely from output. In a world that rewards burnout, slowing down can feel uncomfortable.
But rest is not a luxury. It’s a biological and psychological necessity. Still, guilt doesn’t go away easily. So how can we manage it?
- Reframe rest as recovery, not weakness
- Set boundaries around work and screen time
- Schedule downtime into your day just like a meeting
- Practice self-compassion—your value isn’t measured in checkboxes
And if that guilt still lingers, you’re not alone.
Reach out to Yellow and Blue, a space that reminds us: if you’re feeling it, it’s true.
You don’t have to earn your rest. You just have to let yourself take it.
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