Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive?

Now I am able to lean into the idea of resting and feeling restored, but back before I ever started my healing journey I would go through downward spirals about feeling unproductive. I would start bashing on myself about how I could have done x,y and z and just feeling so down about being lazy.

I remember reading a quote that really had me think about rest a different way: “If you don’t make time for rest, your body will do it for you.” Back when I was in the thick of my anxiety, I would even feel upset with myself if I was sick and resting. I feel very grateful that I have healed and improved my mental health, as now I can rest and feel like I am doing myself and my body a service.

I will say, having a few lazy days in a row is still a bit too much for me and I usually have to get up and start being productive.