Welcome to DARE to REST (The DARE Platform), a movement born from a deeply personal journey of discovery and transformation.

In 2022, my life changed when I traveled through Africa and eventually made Kenya my home. For the first time, I experienced what it meant to truly rest—guilt-free. It wasn’t easy at first. Coming from a culture of hustle, where rest was seen as weakness or laziness, I struggled to let go of the need to constantly achieve. But Kenya, with its slower pace of life, showed me a different way of being.

I witnessed how people gather under the trees to share tea, the beauty of embracing “African timing,” and the profound value of living in the moment. I learned that not everything has to be done now or in a rush. Rest became a fuel for my creativity and growth, not a hindrance.

As a Sport Psychologist, I’ve seen burnout firsthand—in athletes, colleagues, and even myself. Recovery and rest are often overlooked, even though they are essential for performance and longevity. A recent poll in my AWJ tribe revealed how common this struggle is: 21 people openly shared that they didn’t know how to rest. This engagement confirmed what I’d been feeling—it’s time to reframe the narrative around rest for those who fear or misunderstand it.