Rest vs Self-Care: Why You’re Exhausted Even When You “Do the Things”

Today, we’re diving into one of the most important concepts I’ve taught this season — the difference between rest and self-care.

This idea came to me in the middle of a conference presentation for moms, and once I shared it, the response was so strong I knew it deserved its own podcast episode.

If you’ve ever tried to “self-care your way out of burnout” and wondered why it didn’t work, this episode is going to feel like a lightbulb moment.

We’ll explore:

• What rest actually is (and why it’s passive, nervous-system soothing, and foundational)

• What self-care actually is (and why it only works when you’re already regulated)

• How to know which one you really need

• The “cup level” analogy that helps you decide your next best step

• My favorite tools: intuitive self-care and Time Confetti

• How to patch your energy leaks instead of endlessly bailing water out of a sinking canoe

• And where to start if you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or craving balance

  
  

This is a quick, powerful episode designed to restore clarity so you can restore yourself.

• The real difference between rest and self-care

• Why rest comes first

• What to do when you feel the early signs of burnout

• How the 7 Types of Rest framework helps you identify what you’re truly missing

• Why self-care “doesn’t work” when you’re depleted

• A new way to visualize your energy levels

• • Practical next steps for working moms, entrepreneurs, students, and neurodiverse brains

  🔗 Episode Mentions + Links7 Types of Rest Episode → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/tired-you-might-be-resting-wrong/id1601675882?i=1000736551084

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  How do you carve out rest and self-care?
  Is it easy? Tricky? Does one feel more accessible than the other?

  
  

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