Why Getting Things Done Doesn’t Make You Feel Better

Have you ever finally created some space in your schedule—cutting back hours, taking time off, setting boundaries—only to find yourself more uncomfortable than relaxed?

You imagined freedom. You dreamed of long walks, midday yoga, catching up on books, or just being. But when the time came, guilt snuck in. That nagging voice in your head whispering:
“Shouldn’t you be doing something?”

What is that and how do we fix it?

Give Yourself a Break

In a world where everyone is so connected and the lines between our home and our professional lives have become so blurred, the need to set boundaries and start paying attention to our automatic impulses to constantly check our email and be available are critically important.