- Addicted to chaos and busyness? Maybe it’s cause your body learned that busyness felt safe. In this episode, we explore how to unlearn that pattern.
- I share the science behind why high achievers struggle to rest including the dopamine loop of achievement, the cortisol trap, and the trauma of chaos.
- You’ll learn why rest is important for your nervous system resetting.
- I’ll share how to replace overwork with presence, peace, and purpose cause you don’t need to EARN rest. You already deserve it.
Resources Mentioned
- Book: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
- Website: PsychologyToday.com – to find a therapist licensed in your area
Articles Referenced:- National Institute on Drug Abuse – research on the dopamine loop of achievement
- Harvard Health – research on stress and the cortisol trap
- Travel Recommendation: El Nido Resorts, Palawan, Philippines
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