The Soft Life Isn't Lazy.


Wealth and Wisdom
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Rest is not a reward you earn. It’s a right you protect.

Here’s what I mean: you don’t have to hustle yourself into exhaustion to deserve a nap, a day off, or a moment of ease. Rest is sacred. It protects your health, your peace, and yes. . .your money

Dollars and Sense

I used to wear exhaustion like a badge of honor. Skipping lunch, answering emails at midnight, saying yes when I was bone tired. Maybe you know that grind. And when I finally did rest? I felt guilty, like I was doing something wrong.
But here’s the thing: the soft life isn’t laziness. It’s wisdom.


Because burnout is expensive - missed deadlines, stress spending, health bills. Rest isn’t weakness. Rest is wealth-building strategy.


If you have PTO, use it. Your peace is a better investment than hoarding unused vacation days.


YOUR NEXT MOVE:

Rest is productive.

Book your free 15-minute consult and let’s uncover ways your money can start working for you so you can stop running on fumes.


Hit reply and tell me: what’s one small way you’ll choose rest this week?

I read and respond to every message personally!

Until next time,

LaQueshia Clemons

Financial Therapist, AFC®, LCSW

Founder, Freedom Life Therapy

860-517-4352

www.freedomlifetherapy.com

101 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 214, Middletown, CT 06457


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