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🎙️ Welcome to the Merriment Making Podcast—a soft rebellion in your earbuds. I’m your host, Mary “Uncustomary” England—creator of the Merriment Making Method™, sacred disruptor, joy strategist, and founder of the Merriment Movement at Uncustomary.org. This podcast is your permission slip to step off autopilot and into something more meaningful. Each week, we explore creative tools, playful philosophy, rebellious optimism, and science-backed strategies to help you feel more alive—not just “okay.” Whether you’re burned out, bored, or bright but buried, you belong here. Let’s reclaim your weirdness, reawaken your joy, and create a life that feels good on purpose. Happiness isn’t fluffy. It’s radical. And you don’t need to be fully healed to choose it.
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Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Have you ever called yourself lazy for not getting enough done—when really, you were just exhausted?
Today, we're talking about the real difference between laziness and burnout. Spoiler: Being tired is not a character flaw.
In this episode, we go over:
💠 Why exhaustion can feel like laziness (but isn’t)
💠 The difference between true rest and guilt-ridden procrastination
💠 How to actually relax when you’re used to half-resting
💠 Why nature doesn’t apologize for rest—so why do we?
💠 The science behind why rest prevents burnout (instead of being a ‘waste of time’)
💛 Plus, I’ve put together a Do Less, Feel Less Bad checklist to help you rest without the shame spiral.
🎁 Grab your free checklist here: Uncustomary.org/DoLess
If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And as always, remember: You have to feel good to do good. 💛
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