Rest isn't Lazy

As the year winds down, nature quietly reminds us what it means to rest. Trees shed their leaves, plants slow their growth, and the world seems to take a collective breath. There’s wisdom in that stillness, a reminder that rest isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s part of the natural order of things.

For many of us, December feels like anything but restful - final exams, deadlines, last-minute projects, and holiday to-do lists. But just like the trees, we need time to pause, reflect, and restore before we can grow again.

It’s okay to hibernate for a moment. Resting doesn’t mean you’ve stopped caring, it means you’re recharging the energy that fuels your next chapter. Celebrate how far you’ve come this semester. You’ve done the work. Now, give yourself permission to breathe.

Wellness Tip: Before diving into the next task, take ten minutes to slow down: step outside, sip something warm, or just sit quietly without a screen. What do you see? What do you hear? What do you smell? Breathe in, breathe out.

Small moments of rest add up and prepare you for the growth ahead. Shed the old leaves, bask in this moment of stillness, and prepare for brilliance.