Why does slowing down feel so uncomfortable — and why might boredom actually be the cure for burnout?In this episode, we explore how constant busyness keeps your nervous system stuck in survival mode, and how learning to be bored can restore clarity, creativity, and calm.👉 Download the free 7-day “Slow Down” challenge mentioned in this episode: https://rocksolidhealth.aweb.page/unlock-creativity-clarity-challengeIn this episodeIf your mind won’t switch off and slowing down feels unsafe, lazy, or unproductive, this conversation is for you.We talk about:Why many high achievers feel anxious when things get quietHow boredom supports creativity, emotional regulation, and purposeWhat “hurry sickness” is and how to spot it in your own lifeWhy busyness can become a nervous system addictionHow slowing down doesn’t kill momentum — it often restores itThis is a practical, honest discussion for business owners, overthinkers, and anyone who feels guilty for resting.Key concepts discussedBoredom as a tool for creativity and nervous system regulationThe link between trauma, avoidance, and constant productivityWhy “busy = worth” is quietly fuelling burnoutHow silence and stillness help regulate stress and clarityWhy doing less can lead to better decisions and long-term flowA simple framework to slow down (SIT Method)We share an easy, realistic approach you can practise immediately:S — Sensation: Notice what’s happening in your body when you slow downI — Interpret: Gently interrupt autopilot (breath, posture, environment)T — Time-box: Start with seconds or minutes and build graduallyNo forcing. No perfection. Just small, safe pauses.Listener question answered“How do I slow down without feeling like I’m falling behind?”We explore how to use micro-pauses, curiosity, and permission — without losing momentum or control.Reflection questionsYou might want to pause and reflect on:Where am I rushing when nothing is actually urgent?What emotions am I avoiding by staying busy?When does stillness feel unsafe — and why?What could slowing down make possible for me?You don’t need to answer them all. Start with one.Free resource mentioned🎧 Free 7-Day Slow Down ChallengeA gentle, practical guide with small daily practices to help you slow down without fear or guilt.👉 Download here: https://rocksolidhealth.aweb.page/unlock-creativity-clarity-challenge00:00 Welcome – Why Slowing Down Feels So Hard00:47 Boredom Isn’t Laziness (It’s Missing in Our Lives)01:03 What We’re Covering Today: Hurry Sickness, Stress & Creativity02:08 Why High Achievers Struggle to Slow Down05:22 What Is Hurry Sickness? Signs You Might Have It06:09 The 15-Minute Boredom Rule (The Research)07:14 The Electric Shock Experiment – Why Silence Is So Uncomfortable08:08 Stillness, Trauma & Why Slowing Down Feels Unsafe09:18 How Boredom Unlocks Creativity & Purpose10:00 Hurry Sickness Checklist – Do You Recognise These Signs?13:13 Busy Doesn’t Equal Worth (Rewiring the High-Achiever Mindset)15:00 Nervous System Addiction – Adrenaline & Cortisol Explained16:44 Hustle Culture, Screens & Fear of Missing Out17:50 The SIT Method – A Simple Framework to Slow Down19:13 Listener Question: How Do I Slow Down Without Falling Behind?21:01 Reflection Questions to Help You Pause22:00 Free 7-Day Slow Down Challenge23:20 Final Thoughts & Permission to Rest

That voice in your head telling you you’re behind… lazy… not doing enough?It’s not the truth — it’s your inner critic.In this episode of Stress Less Live More, Baz and Loz break down the real reason that voice never shuts up — and why it gets louder the moment you try to slow down, rest, or do something new.We’re not here to “positive think” it away.We’re here to help you understand it, stop believing it, and take your power back.Inside this episode, we cover:Why your inner critic exists (and why it’s not actually trying to hurt you)The repeated thought loops that keep you stuck, stressed, and burnt outThe most common phrases your inner voice uses — and what they really meanHow one client caught her inner critic calling her “lazy” 38 times in one weekA simple framework to recognise, reframe, and replace negative self-talkWhy awareness — not willpower — is the key to inner peaceIf you constantly feel:Behind in lifeGuilty for restingAfraid to slow downPressured to “do more”Trapped in your own head👉 This episode is for you.

This deeply reflective episode is a powerful conversation for high-achieving individuals who appear “strong” and successful on the outside, yet are quietly struggling underneath. Baz and Loz speak directly to business owners, leaders, and high performers who are carrying burnout, exhaustion, and identity loss behind a confident exterior.The episode explores the hidden signs of burnout in successful people, including the “smiling shield,” restless nights, guilt around rest, achievement addiction, and imposter syndrome. Through personal stories, client examples, and practical insight, the hosts unpack how losing connection to your core identity fuels burnout — and why reconnecting to who you are outside of your work is essential for long-term fulfilment, clarity, and sustainable success.