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Why slowing down triggers anxiety about productivity

My therapist says I need to slow down but every time I try to relax I feel anxious about all the things I should be doing instead.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The mind addicted to motion fears stillness as death, not recognizing that true aliveness emerges from rest.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Quality time vs. quantity of time?”

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