Taking rest – and why so many of us struggle to switch off
Dr Sarah Stewart-Brown
March 4, 2026
Why do so many of us struggle to truly rest — even when we have the time? Moving beyond sleep, this looks at the nervous system’s need for purposeless, pressure-free recovery, and why rest is essential not just for health, but for creativity, relationships and a meaningful life. It invites us to relearn the art of resting — and to practise it.