Do You Feel Guilty When You Rest?
Do you feel guilty when you rest? Do you struggle to relax, always feel like you need to be productive, or find yourself cleaning, working, or checking your phone the second you have free time? In this video, licensed therapist Kati Morton explains why resting can feel so uncomfortable and explores the psychology behind productivity guilt, hypervigilance, burnout, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and anxiety. Learn how childhood experiences, trauma, family dynamics, and your nervous system can condition you to believe that your worth is tied to achievement—and why slowing down can actually feel