Rest and Time Off Work Guilt Worksheet Overview
We hear a lot of messages about hard work and rest. “I’ll sleep when I’m dead. ” “The grind never stops. ” “Self-care is just an excuse to be selfish or lazy. ” “Other people don’t need breaks or time off. ” “Time is money. ” A strong work ethic is a powerful thing. But these messages can make us feel guilty for taking breaks and resting when we really need it, increasing the risk of burnout.
This worksheet was designed to help you explore messages that may have gotten under your skin – and prevent you from resting appropriately.
If you’re really worried about work burnout, we recommend downloading our complete work burnout workbook which includes this worksheet and several others.
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