EP 208: The Rest Paradox - Why Time Off Doesn't Always Fix Burnout

You don't need another vacation — you need the one ingredient most rest is missing.

If rest alone hasn't been working for you, you're not doing it wrong. You're just missing one piece.

It's the same piece you can use every day. In fact, imagine walking away from a workday feeling more energized - not because you did less, but because you did something different

Listen in and learn:

  • Why two back-to-back experiences — one at home, one in Puerto Rico — changed how I view rest and novelty

  • The 4th psychological need researchers just identified — and why it predicts your energy independent of sleep, food, or exercise

  • Why "boring but healthy" habits quietly drain you, even when nothing's technically wrong

You'll also walk away with:

One Minimum Viable Practice — a small, doable shift you can make this week to feel more energized, without a big trip or a life overhaul.

Listen now to find your one thing before the week is over.