Ep 81: Why is it so hard to relax? 5 reasons we struggle to slow down

Why is it so hard to relax, even when we know we need it? In this week’s episode of Trusting Dorothy, I share a question I’ve asked myself for years: Why do I always feel like I should be doing more? If you’re a high-achieving, heart-led woman who wrestles with the idea of rest, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.

We explore five core reasons why it’s hard to slow down (hint: it’s not laziness), plus what we can start doing to allow ourselves the guilt-free rest we need and deserve.

In this episode, I share:

• Why “doing more” feels like safety to so many of us

• How childhood praise patterns link productivity to self-worth

• The hidden grief of a life without constant external validation

• What you can do to rewire your nervous system for rest

• The tiny shifts that build toward sustainable peace and presence

If you’ve ever thought:

• “I’ll rest once I finish everything.”

• “I feel lazy when I slow down.”

• “Why do I always need to prove something?”

This one is for you. You’re not broken. You’re just learning to live from trust, not hustle.

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