{"product_id":"the-guilt-of-rest-why-letting-go-disappointing-others-and-doing-less-feels-wrong-and-why-it-is-necessary-9798245821344","title":"The Guilt of Rest: Why Letting Go, Disappointing Others, and Doing Less Feels Wrong and Why It Is Necessary","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Leandro Gonçalves\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Personal Growth - Happiness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRest should feel like relief.\u003cbr\u003eBut for many people, it feels like guilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is for those who know they are tired, who have learned to slow down, to set boundaries, to do less, and yet still feel uneasy when they finally stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Guilt of Rest\u003c\/i\u003e explores why choosing yourself can feel wrong, why rest feels undeserved, and why letting go of expectations can trigger discomfort instead of peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a calm, reflective, and deeply human voice, this book is not a guide to productivity or a manual for self improvement. It is an emotional exploration of overfunctioning, responsibility, people pleasing, and the hidden beliefs that make rest feel dangerous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside these pages, you will find stories and reflections on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Why rest feels like failure\u003cbr\u003e- The identity built on being capable and reliable\u003cbr\u003e- The fear of disappointing others\u003cbr\u003e- Letting go without explaining yourself\u003cbr\u003e- Choosing less in a world that praises more\u003cbr\u003e- Learning to trust the pace of your own life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book does not promise transformation through effort.\u003cbr\u003eIt offers permission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePermission to rest without guilt.\u003cbr\u003ePermission to slow down without apology.\u003cbr\u003ePermission to live a life that does not require recovery from itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are sensitive, responsible, exhausted, and longing for a quieter way to live without leaving the world behind, \u003ci\u003eThe Guilt of Rest\u003c\/i\u003e is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47570970247319,"sku":"9798245821344","price":1567.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798245821344.webp?v=1774885512","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-guilt-of-rest-why-letting-go-disappointing-others-and-doing-less-feels-wrong-and-why-it-is-necessary-9798245821344","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}