This difference between what we do automatically when we’re feeling drained and what would actually rejuvenate us shows that the ways we rest are rarely restful. And it raises a question: how can we break the doomscroll/binge-watch/takeaway cycle – and start engaging in activities that actually make us feel good? It sounds obvious, yet we don’t always use our breaks or our time off doing things that make us feel good – these are the things that truly recharge our energy, helping us avoid burnout.
