How Many Times Have We Felt That Everything Around Us Is Just Too Much?
Everything seems out of place—our emotions, work, unfinished tasks, even our own words, along with so many other things we deal with daily.
The urge to give up often feels like the only way out in those moments. But STOP—this should never be an option, even if we feel we have no strength left to move forward.
Many times, we believe a bad moment will pass if we take certain actions like talking about it, reading a book, or seeing a professional. But what happens when none of these things seem to work? Sometimes, we have a simple solution right in front of us, so close that we overlook it as a potential quick fix.
Taking a nap is a good idea.
A nap offers benefits such as helping us relax, reducing fatigue, increasing alertness, improving our mood, and boosting performance.
Sleeping does not mean we’re forgetting, giving up, or being lazy—absolutely not. According to some studies, sleep allows the brain not to shut down, but rather to reorganize ideas, process emotions, and even reset the nervous system.
That’s why a 30-minute nap can give us important tools for daily life, such as improved focus, reduced anxiety, and clarity during times when everything seems hopeless.
We live in a society where productivity is king—where resting and “wasting time” are looked down upon. At some point, many of us have even heard the phrase “rest is for the weak.” But that couldn’t be further from the truth or reality.
People are getting used to living without pausing, and that only brings emotional and physical problems. That’s why, as mentioned earlier, rest should be seen as an act of self-respect and self-love.
Experts recommend breathing, closing your eyes, and taking a short nap before reaching a breaking point. This doesn’t mean that everything will magically be resolved, but it does help us see things more clearly and make better decisions with a calm mind.
Ignoring signs from our body—like headaches, emotional exhaustion, or even that strange feeling in our stomach—is a form of self-sabotage. We must learn to listen to ourselves and be mindful of potential illness caused by being overwhelmed. That’s why the advice to pause, breathe, and take a nap is a great option to renew our strength and keep moving forward.
