I’m Tired Not Lazy…. Rest Is Productive Too!

“Some days I’m running on prayers, peach tea, and whatever energy God got left for me… and today is one of those days.”

🛏️ “I’ll Rest When I’m Dead”… Girl, Please.

Why I’m no longer glorifying burnout, and why you shouldn’t either.

For the longest time, I thought being busy meant I was doing something right.

You know the motto:

“I’ll rest when I’m dead.”

It sounded powerful back then — like I was about my business, always moving, always producing, never lazy. But shoot a lot of times I was moving and shaking and nothing was happening! Just tired for NOTHING!

So now that I’m 38 (and a couple quarters into it), let me tell you something:

Auntie has to rest.

And not just sleep at night… I mean real rest. The kind that gives your mind a break, your body permission to exhale, and your spirit a chance to catch up.

🧠 The Truth About Exhaustion

It’s wild how long it took me to realize that rest isn’t weakness — it’s wisdom.

When I’m tired, I’m cranky.

I start overthinking.

Suddenly, I’m running through a million things I need to do and a million ways to fix problems that probably ain’t even that deep.

And the worst part?

That anxious mind doesn’t solve anything.

Whether I’m well-rested or worn out, life is still gonna life.

Problems will get solved. Bills will get paid. Decisions will be made.

But when I’m rested, I approach it all with a clear head, a calmer heart, and a whole lot more grace.

🧘🏾‍♀️ Rest is Revolutionary

I used to equate rest with laziness. Now I know better.

Now I know rest is:

• A soft “no” to chaos

• A “yes” to clarity

• A sacred part of the healing process

It’s in those quiet, still moments that I actually hear myself.

My thoughts settle. My body relaxes. My creativity resets.

I remember I’m not just a woman who gets things done —

I’m a woman who deserves peace.

💬 Final Word from Auntie Lo:

Sis, stop wearing burnout like a badge of honor.

You don’t have to prove anything through exhaustion.

You’re still worthy even when you’re resting.

You’re still powerful even when you’re paused.

So next time someone hits you with that “I’ll rest when I’m dead” talk, just smile and say:

“I plan to rest while I’m alive… and wake up better because of it.”

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