The Rest Deficit: Why I Can’t Stop Optimizing My Free Time

Simply Psychology ·
Mind & Mental Health United Kingdom

On my days off, I find myself building strict schedules for things that are supposed to be fun. I set targets to read at least 100 pages of a book, complete 10,000 steps, clean the house, and finish specific milestones on a craft project. If I miss these goals, I don't feel relaxed. I feel guilty, restless, and convinced that I haven't earned the right to sit down. I know, intellectually, that…

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