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Rest isn’t lazy. I’m learning that.

It’s taken me a minute to realize rest isn’t something I have to “earn.” I used to feel guilty anytime I wasn’t doing something productive, like I was being lazy. But lately I’m learning that rest is necessary, not a reward. Anyone else still working on this too? #lemon8contest #AskLemon8

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Having a chronic illness that makes me tired has made me reevaluate this for sure. I constantly feel like I’m not doing enough. My husband is phenomenal at reminding me that rest is good for me.

I totally agree with you. I feel like I'm always resting even though I have a hard time sleeping but I also feel like I'm resting way too much

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