Why Rest Does Not Always Feel Like RecoveryRest, recovery, and what it means for the mind to move

You are resting, but you are not recovering.

You slept.
You took the weekend off.
You reduced your plans.
You scrolled through social media, watched videos, and made time to do nothing.

And still, somehow, you do not come back.

Your body has stopped, but your mind does not feel lighter.
You rested, but the thought of Monday still feels heavy.
You did nothing, a…