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You're busy, right? And if you're not, what's your problem? In today's ramped-up world, it's become a badge of honor to be busy. When you return to work on Monday morning, it can sometimes feel like a competition to see who did the most over the weekend and talk about how little time you had to rest. If you say you weren't busy, you might be judged as lazy or incompetent.

Because of this pressure to be busy, some of us have forgotten how to simply "be." Downtime, however, is vitally important for your physical, psychological and spiritual well-being. Taking time to rest and relax, with no plans and no particular goals, can help reduce stress and bring a sense of calm and control. When you allow yourself to pause, you refresh your body and recharge your mind, which gives you more energy.