“You’re such a hard worker.” “You never complain.” “You always get things done.” Before your body can settle, you feel it: a twitch, an itch, a low buzz reminding you there’s more to do. The dishes, the emails, the texts, the calls you forgot. You might think, I shouldn’t be sitting here yet. This is the body resisting rest. It’s your nervous system’s way of protecting you, keeping you moving to feel safe. But there is another way to relate to this feeling—through awareness a
