Why rest is the most underrated way to succeed

We live in a culture that praises hustle, but the Bible points to something different. Rest is not wasted time — it’s sacred strategy.

The cold hard truth about burnout

Exodus 20:9–10 — “Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God.”
God wove rest into creation. Ignoring it doesn’t make you more productive — it drains the very energy you need to thrive.

Scientists have proven downtime boosts performance

A Stanford study found that productivity drops sharply once you work more than 50 hours a week. Beyond 55 hours, extra work adds almost zero output. Your brain literally needs rest to perform at its best.

Try this simple rest strategy

Block out one evening this week with no phone, no email, no to-do list. Take a walk, read a psalm, or simply go to bed earlier. Protect the space like you would an important meeting.

Why this matters at work

When you honor rest, you return sharper, calmer, and more creative. That makes you not only a better professional but also a better witness of God’s design for life.

Rest isn’t weakness — it’s the foundation of sustainable success.