In a culture that celebrates busyness, doing nothing can feel like a crime. We’re told to fill every spare moment — learn a new skill, start a side hustle, “make the most” of our time. But rest isn’t laziness. It’s a quiet act of self-respect.
Taking time to simply exist — without checking your phone, replying to messages, or planning the next move — allows your mind and body to reset. That’s when creativity sparks, stress fades, and clarity returns.
So next weekend, resist the urge to overschedule. Sit on your balcony with a cup of coffee. Take a slow walk with no destination. Let yourself be unproductive — on purpose. Because sometimes, the most meaningful moments come from the spaces in between.
