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A review by emmaraeempowered
Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
This was amazing I loved this, I needed this. I first saw this book on one of @bossybruja's posts and knew it was one i had to add to my list. I was excited when i then later saw that my library had an audio copy. I strongly recommend listening to the audiobook! I was able to lay and listen, rest and listen or do other self care activities while listening. This book will be one i frequently reread both audio and physical copies.
In the past I have struggled with allowing my body to rest. I was someone who would say that I cannot rest because I could be doing something else, I could be working or doing something to make money. Especially since I did not go to college I always felt this intense pressure to excel tremendously in whatever i did decide to do. And if I didn't hit goals I thought was expected of me I completely shut down.
The start of 2023 I started viewing my life through a different lens, I started to see how I really need to rest and take self-care seriously. This book came to me just at the right time and has given me fuel to move forward well-rested and happy.
In the past I have struggled with allowing my body to rest. I was someone who would say that I cannot rest because I could be doing something else, I could be working or doing something to make money. Especially since I did not go to college I always felt this intense pressure to excel tremendously in whatever i did decide to do. And if I didn't hit goals I thought was expected of me I completely shut down.
The start of 2023 I started viewing my life through a different lens, I started to see how I really need to rest and take self-care seriously. This book came to me just at the right time and has given me fuel to move forward well-rested and happy.