Why Some People Feel Guilty for Relaxing

[Shree]

Even when there’s nothing urgent to do, some struggle with guilt when they rest. This can stem from upbringing, societal pressure, or internalized productivity culture. Learning to separate self-worth from output is key to breaking this pattern. Do you ever feel like you need to “earn” relaxation?

 

[Commode K]

People that feel guilty when they relax have been conditioned in their mind that relaxation is too much of a luxury for them to have. And that is bad. Such people would just work themselves to death because of that mindset.