Ep 34: Resting vs. Laziness

In this episode, we’re diving into a question I hear all the time from high-achieving women: Am I just being lazy… or am I actually giving myself permission to rest?

They can look the same on the surface, but they’re not. Laziness is avoidance—it keeps you stuck. Rest is intentional. It’s what allows you to show up clear, grounded, and ready to lead. But let’s be real—most of us struggle with this. We feel like we have to earn our rest, or we’re scared it’ll look like laziness to others. And sometimes? We don’t even know how to rest because we’ve been in go-mode for so long.

Today, we’re unpacking the difference, so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start building in real, intentional rest without guilt. Because the goal isn’t to hustle non-stop—it’s to move with purpose, rest on purpose, and create a rhythm that actually supports the life you’re building.

What You'll Learn: 

• Distinguish the laziness that holds you back from the rest that moves you forward–if you're not producing results, it's worth checking in with yourself.
• Build self-trust by completing tasks even when you don’t feel like it–notice your hesitation and then push through any resistance.
• Start with small, actionable goals to fight laziness and get things done–take notice that the stories you were creating for yourself kept you from starting were untrue. 
• Prioritize self-care as being essential rather than optional–put yourself first so you show up fully for everything and everyone else in your life.

Featured:

• Join Arpita at Thought Leaders Week at Miraval in Tucson, AZ this June.

• Learn about Arpita's next Circle of Six Small Group Coaching Cohort HERE.
• Learn more about Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma's programs with Thought Work, MD, including 1-to-1 coaching for individuals, group coaching cohorts for organizations, and her online self-study courses HERE.
• Transforming Your Anger From Reaction to Response Online Self Study Course with Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma.