If You Can't Rest, Start by Removing Stimulation

Sometimes you're exhausted but rest feels impossible — your mind races, your body is restless, nothing feels satisfying. The problem is usually too much input, not too little. Don't try to relax. Just reduce stimulation. Put the phone in another room. Turn off the TV. Sit somewhere quiet. You don't need to meditate or "do nothing" perfectly — just stop adding fuel to the fire. The nervous system will begin to settle on its own once you stop feeding it.