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The Rest Epidemic: Are You Resting Wrong?

Not all rest is restful. Learn the difference between real rest and artificial rest inside.

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Alexa Schirm
May 08, 2025
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Are you really resting?

We may be living in a “rest era,” but are we truly resting? Or are we just “fake” resting?

I often think of modern rest culture as similar to Chapstick dependency.

If you’re unfamiliar with chapstick dependency, it’s the idea that frequent use can actually make your lips feel drier, creating a cycle where you need more chapstick, a…

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