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What if rest isn’t the reward… but the way back to yourself?
Discover a playful, body-led approach to real rest: one tiny experiment at a time.
Test your own ‘what if rest actually worked?’ theory.
Because burnout isn’t a badge of honour: it’s a warning light.
Inspired by The Great Rest Experiment book, this 5-minute quiz helps you uncover the kind of rest your body, mind, or soul is actually craving.
You’re not broken, you’re burnt out
You’ve been holding it all together. Now your body’s holding the score.
You’re tired all the time. The to-do list never ends. Even rest feels like a chore.
Is this you?
Can’t slow down… even when you want to
Wake up tired, crash mid-afternoon
Feel disconnected from your body
But what if rest isn’t about stopping everything: just starting differently?
THE GREAT REST EXPERIMENT
Not your average wellbeing book. Not your average approach to rest.
The Great Rest Experiment is a playful (and slightly rebellious) nudge to rethink how you rest: especially when life keeps handing you to-do lists.
This isn’t about bubble baths and ‘doing nothing.’
It’s about rest that feels real: not performative, not prescriptive. Just honest, doable, and deeply satisfying.
Written for women in the sandwich generation (aka: the queens of multitasking and emotional labour), this book meets you in the mess. It helps you rest while life keeps doing what life does.
You’ll learn how to:
Rest even when the dog won’t stop barking
Pause: even if your to-do list is still yelling
Reflect: without needing to be in the mood
Let go of rest guilt (and perfection)
Try tiny shifts that feel like you again
And you’ll follow the beautifully imperfect story of Sarah: who fumbles, flails, and finds her way back to rest… one messy, honest experiment at a time.
This isn’t rest that looks good on Instagram. It’s rest that saves your sanity.
Who is behind rest lab co.?
Hi. I’m Carolyn.
A former early-music nerd turned rest whisperer.
After anxiety and burnout cracked me open, I found my way back through massage, meditation, and a whole lot of Mint Slices.
Now I help women reconnect with their bodies and rediscover rest: not as a luxury, but as life support.
Because burnout isn’t your fault. But healing is your choice.
MY APPROACH
My approach to rest is like your favourite messy bun:
not perfect, but still fabulous.
It’s flexible, forgiving, and fits into the chaos: without needing you to change your whole life.
Think of it as nervous system first aid with a side of chocolate.
How can I help you?
Because rest isn't one-size-fits-all... and neither are you.
Pick your path below: no pressure, no guilt, no perfect morning routine required.
The Great Rest Experiment BOOK
A slightly rebellious wellbeing book for women doing all the things.
Packed with rest experiments, stories, and zero shame. No glitter pens required (unless you want them).
The Great Rest Experiment WORKBOOK
For when your brain is full, your heart is tired, and you need to write it out.
No prompts that ask about your childhood dreams. Just simple reflections that meet you where you are.
What Type of Rest Do I Need?
QUIZ
Not all exhaustion is created equal.
Take this 5-minute quiz to find out
if you need more stillness,
movement, solitude… or just a snack and a nap.
REST LOVE NOTES
36 tiny nudges to slow down, breathe deeper, and stop scrolling.
Think of them as gentle reminders from the wise, slightly snarky friend you didn’t know you needed.
REST RITUAL CARDS
For when your brain is full, your heart is tired, and you need to write it out.
No prompts that ask about your childhood dreams. Just simple reflections that meet you where you are.
10 Signs You Need Rest NOW
A gentle guide for women who've been holding it all together for too long.
