Paula Moore is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, school counselor, mom, grandmom, wife, and author of The Art of Avoiding Exercise. But how did someone with such a busy life end up writing a book about resting? Her book is all about learning to incline towards coziness in a world obsessed with hustle.
Counseling Kids
As a counselor for 20+ years, Paula noticed the happiest kids weren’t those cramming for tests. They played freely and knew how to relax. “Kids don’t feel guilty for resting. Adults could learn from that,” she says.
Embracing Rest as a Superpower
As a mom and counselor, Paula often felt pulled in a million directions. She learned that stillness enabled the feeling of peace and moments of calm: Rest began fueling her.
What’s Next?
Paula is working on Part 2, sharing cozy hacks like “lazy meal prep” and how to say “no” without guilt.
Paula’s Message
“Life isn’t about how much you can endure,” she says. “Rest isn’t avoiding life; it’s living it. You don’t have to earn rest. You deserve it already.”
Final Thoughts
Paula’s book is a love letter to anyone who’s ever felt guilty for being in your cozy robe at 2 pm on a Saturday.
