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Not all “rest” restores. This article helps you distinguish between genuine self-care and disguised avoidance—offering guidance on habits that refresh rather than deplete, especially in high-demand professions like defence.Learning Outcomes.
- Identify when habits are helping recovery vs enabling burnout or avoidance.
- Promote effective self-care practices tailored to ADF lifestyle and tempo.
- Encourage balanced recovery among peers without guilt or over-correction.
