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When families can't embrace true rest during time off

My adult siblings and I try to plan family vacations that are restful but we always pack them with activities because we feel guilty just relaxing when we're all together. We say we want to recharge but we come home needing a vacation from our vacation.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The guilt of doing nothing together prevents the shared stillness that would deepen connection.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Rest as productive time?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.