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How to Actually Rest Without Feeling Guilty | JOELLE MORAY | TEDxHartford

Do you take your laptop on vacation with you? When is the last time you took a real lunch break? In this humorous, science-based, and provocative talk, Joelle Connors Moray reveals why slowing down feels uncomfortable and how taking regular breaks actually increases productivity, collaboration, and creativity. She explains why our nervous system mistakes stillness for danger and shares a simple research-backed way to rest without earning it or feeling guilty about it. Joelle Connors Moray is a bestselling author and psychotherapist specializing in organizational culture. Do you take your laptop on vacation with you? When is the last time you took a real lunch break? In this humorous, science-based, and provocative talk, Joelle Connors Moray reveals why slowing down feels uncomfortable and how taking regular breaks actually increases productivity, collaboration, and creativity. She explains why our nervous system mistakes stillness for danger and shares a simple research-backed way to rest without earning it or feeling guilty about it. Joelle Connors Moray is a bestselling author and psychotherapist specializing in organizational culture. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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