About this quote

Sleep is the ultimate low-stakes escape hatch from the demands of daily existence. We get to completely opt out of bills, chores, and social expectations without actually having to die. It is a daily, biological reset button that costs absolutely nothing. Why do we constantly feel guilty for wanting to press it? Do not let hustle culture convince you that resting is a waste of time.

When to use it

• After pulling an exhausting twelve-hour shift at the hospital, a nurse turns off her phone and tells her partner she plans to disappear into her bed for the next half-day.
• A parent of a newborn finally gets the baby to sleep at 2:00 AM, looks at their spouse, and sighs with pure relief that they can finally switch off their own brain.
• A college student finishes their last brutal final exam of the semester, collapses onto their dorm bed, and posts this online to let everyone know they are out of commission.