The Guilt of Rest: Why Letting Go, Disappointing Others, and Doing Less Feels Wrong and Why It Is Necessary

Author:   Leandro Gonçalves
Publisher:   Independently Published
ISBN:  

9798245821344


Pages:   74
Publication Date:   27 January 2026
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.

Our Price $39.57 Quantity:  
Add to Cart

Share |

The Guilt of Rest: Why Letting Go, Disappointing Others, and Doing Less Feels Wrong and Why It Is Necessary


Overview

Rest should feel like relief. But for many people, it feels like guilt. This book is for those who know they are tired, who have learned to slow down, to set boundaries, to do less, and yet still feel uneasy when they finally stop. The Guilt of Rest explores why choosing yourself can feel wrong, why rest feels undeserved, and why letting go of expectations can trigger discomfort instead of peace. Written in a calm, reflective, and deeply human voice, this book is not a guide to productivity or a manual for self improvement. It is an emotional exploration of overfunctioning, responsibility, people pleasing, and the hidden beliefs that make rest feel dangerous. Inside these pages, you will find stories and reflections on: - Why rest feels like failure - The identity built on being capable and reliable - The fear of disappointing others - Letting go without explaining yourself - Choosing less in a world that praises more - Learning to trust the pace of your own life This book does not promise transformation through effort. It offers permission. Permission to rest without guilt. Permission to slow down without apology. Permission to live a life that does not require recovery from itself. If you are sensitive, responsible, exhausted, and longing for a quieter way to live without leaving the world behind, The Guilt of Rest is for you.

Full Product Details

Author:   Leandro Gonçalves
Publisher:   Independently Published
Imprint:   Independently Published
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.095kg
ISBN:  

9798245821344


Pages:   74
Publication Date:   27 January 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Countries Available

All regions
Latest Reading Guide

April RG 26_2

 

Shopping Cart
Your cart is empty
Shopping cart
Mailing List