“I have to be productive,” “I am only valuable if I perform,” or “I always have to be available” – these are beliefs I frequently encounter in my work. This is no surprise, since in our capitalism-obsesssed society, our worth is closely tied to achievement and productivity. We often glorify busyness and sacrifice our health for work, even meticulously scheduling our free time, leaving little room for rest or spontaneity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a result, many people unknowingly live with these stressful beliefs and suffer the consequences. We fail to notice or ignore signals from our bodies, constantly feel stressed, and struggle to find rest. Internalized capitalism leads to guilt during breaks and downtime, as well as the persistent feeling that we are inadequate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n