123. Why Rest Feels Hard for High Achievers ( And 3 practical ways to chill)

Okay, real talk. Do you ever wonder if you’ve forgotten how to actually have fun? Like… unless it involves a color-coded planner, a personal growth podcast, or checking something off a to-do list? 😅

In this episode, I’m sharing a vulnerable (and slightly embarrassing) confession: I realized I don’t really know how to have fun unless it feels productive. If joy doesn’t come with an outcome, I kinda feel guilty. Sound familiar?

We’re diving into:

• Why achievers like us confuse productivity with play

• The neuroscience behind your “do more” wiring

• How joy is actually biblical (yes, even the silly, unproductive kind!)

• 3 brain-based ways to retrain yourself to enjoy life—without hustling for it

This episode is part pep talk, part gentle challenge, and 100% your permission slip to experience God’s joy—just because.

Whether you’re an Enneagram 3 like me or just someone who finds rest hard, this conversation will help you stop chasing your worth and start embracing delight.

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