Nevaeh McFarland

My Work Is Rest

Living in the age of social media we are constantly bombarded with images, videos, clips, etc. of what others are doing and it can leave a lot of us feeling, or more specifically me feeling like I am not doing enough. There is always the possibility of more, working more, “grinding” harder, hustling, less sleep; all of these notions and phrases that are paraded around to make us feel like this is the highway to success and if you choose not to do these things you are simply lazy. This year I have promised myself that instead of listening to the endless chatter about working harder, I will continue to look inward and listen to what my mind, body, and spirit needs. Ignoring the things I need is a disservice to myself and the only thing I am ever truly obligated to do is care for myself. That of course inevitably includes working, but not at the expense of my health both physically and mentally.