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OPEN ME!: Spring break is usually a time of trying to do as much as possible to catch up/get ahead on a million different tasks, from writing projects to chores to other bits of life admin, plus you know, actually taking a break? This year though, once spring break arrived, I totally hit a wall. I just could not bring myself to do anything even remotely productive other than a couple of loads of laundry and some dishes. My body and brain were screaming at me to just take a break. So that's what I did. But that led to a bit of a problem in terms of vlogging. How do you vlog a day where you do absolutely nothing? Watch and find out and let me know if it was totally horrible. Or not? Maybe keep it to yourself? Lol. But seriously, in today's vlog I talk about why rest is so important, how I've been feeling lately, why rest is productive, what self-care actually means, and things I'm learning about myself post-PhD when it comes to resting. I hope you enjoy! :) xx #restdays #cozyvlog #productivity #lifeinmy40s In today’s vlog - 00:00-00:29 I need rest, lots of rest! - 00:30-07:09 Cloudy morning hike - 07:10-08:44 My brain just wants to shut down right now - 08:45-19:38 Cozy morning relaxing - 19:39-19:56 Relaxing & what self-care really means - 19:57-32:24 Afternoon relaxing - 32:25-32:48 The importance of rest to be productive - 32:48-47:38 Afternoon reading - 47:39-48:18 I’m so bad at resting - 48:19-57:15 Get your copy of Forever Love London! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKNZN7Y8 Sign up for my newsletter!: https://www.andreajseverson.com/email-sign-up Awesome writing tool! Link to buy the Supporters Edition 3 (affiliate link): https://gumroad.com/a/572558163 By purchasing through the affiliate link there is no extra cost to you but I will get a small commission for the sale. Learn more about Bibisco! https://bibisco.com Check out the Independent Hearts Series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DZMG8Q9 Check out the Across the Pond series! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NB3Q7W7 Buy More Than Fate! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094CWJMLX (This link is the US store but you can search in your country's Amazon store to find it as well!) Join the Across the Pond Facebook Group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2195819180714856 You need to request to join, but everyone is accepted, we just want to keep spammers out. :) Let’s connect! Instagram: @andreajeanseverson https://www.instagram.com/andreajeanseverson/ Twitter: @SeversonSimotti https://twitter.com/SeversonSimotti My blog: http://researchandramblings.blogspot.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreaJeanSeverson/ And follow along on my writing journey and experience on IG at @andreajseverson https://www.instagram.com/andreajseverson/ Learn more about my freelance writing coaching business at: https://www.andreajseverson.com/ Wanna send me mail? Letters and large envelopes can be sent here: Andrea Severson PO Box # 12851 Scottsdale, AZ 85267 Packages can be sent here: Andrea Severson 8175 E. Evans Dr. # 12851 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Music: All music is from Epidemic Sound, a subscription service for copyright free music for creators, or the YouTube Audio Library. Disclaimer: All thoughts and opinions expressed on this channel are entirely my own. None of the products featured or mentioned are sponsored. Any links included are just to provide you with more info, they are not affiliate links.