Rest Is not Lazy—It is Necessary

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Today’s Colours: Dusty Rose for Rest, Midnight Blue for Reset

Sometimes the body speaks louder than the mind, and yesterday, mine shouted, “REST.” And I listened.

I did not sleep at all the night before, so by 6 a.m. I was doing my usual: morning prayer. That moment always grounds me. But after that, I finally allowed myself to shut down and sleep… hard. 🛌

Sleep, Friendship & Letting Go 💤✨

Around noon, my friend came over and joined me, honestly, we just slept. It was that deep, guilt-free kind of rest that reminds you are human before you are a student, leader, or anything else.

By 3 p.m., I got up, took a bath, and made myself something to eat. I felt lighter. And instead of pushing myself to study like I usually do, I made a different choice: I watched a movie and let my brain breathe.

I have been studying non-stop, and I did not want to saturate my mind to the point of burnout. We always talk about hard work—but we forget that rest is part of the work too.

💡 What I Took from Friday:

  • Sleep is not weakness it is wisdom

  • It is okay to pause, especially when you have been pushing

  • Movies and naps with friends can heal in quiet ways

  • Listening to your body is an act of self-love




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