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MICHELLE KEENAN empowers people and organisations to achieve optimal well-being by providing customised wellness coaching programmes tailored to their unique goals.
When was the last time you did absolutely nothing?
Not scrolling, not multi-tasking, not exercising, not working your way through your endless to-do list, just pure, guilt-free rest.
If that feels like a foreign concept, you’re not alone.
In a world that glorifies busyness, slowing down can feel like a luxury, or time wasted when we “should” be doing something productive.
But the truth is that rest isn’t lazy, it’s essential.
We live in a culture that celebrates productivity, where “I’m so busy!” is worn like a badge of honour.
But constantly pushing forward without pause can leave us exhausted, stressed, and disconnected from ourselves.
Rest isn’t just about getting enough sleep (though that’s important too).
It’s about giving your mind and body permission to simply ‘be’.
Doing “nothing”, whether that’s sitting in the sun, staring out the window, or lying on the couch (without phone in hand or Netflix on the TV), allows your nervous system to reset, and creates space for creativity, clarity, and problem-solving.
Have you ever had a great idea while you’re in the shower, or when you’re just about to drop off to sleep?
That’s because your brain needs downtime to process and recharge.
We’ve been conditioned to believe that rest has to be earned, but what if we saw it as a non-negotiable part of wellbeing?
Instead of cramming every moment with productivity, what if we let go of the guilt, and prioritised relaxation as an act of self-care?
So, here’s your invitation: Try doing nothing for a few minutes today.
No distractions, no pressure (and no cheating – put your phone down!) and just let yourself be. You might be surprised at how good it feels.
