The Daily LEAD
A leadership podcast for any leader who is passionate about leadership development and self-care, and relationships. It consists of two segments a week: Mental Health Mondays, and Everyday Leaders on Thursdays.
The Daily LEAD
Episode 518 Why Rest Feels Uncomfortable
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Brad Otto
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Season 5
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Episode 518
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A break from our everyday routine offers a chance to pause—but for many leaders, helpers, and high-functioning professionals, rest can feel unfamiliar or even uncomfortable. In this episode, we explore why productivity becomes part of identity, how the nervous system adapts to constant “go mode,” and why learning to rest may be one of the most important forms of self-care and leadership.