Why Doing “Nothing” Could Be Your Most Powerful Move in Your Concussion Recovery

I want to share something essential with you today, something I wish someone had told me when I was deep in the fog of concussion recovery.

There were days when I felt completely stuck. I wasn’t doing much — just resting, lying in a dark room, avoiding screens — but it felt like I was doing nothing. Like I was wasting time. I questioned myself constantly:

“Shouldn’t I be doing more? Moving faster? Getting better already?”

Here’s what I’ve learned during my own journey through concussion symptoms and neurofatigue:

Rest is not “doing nothing.”

It’s an essential part of healing after a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Your brain is working overtime behind the scenes, trying to recover and rewire. Every minute you give it space and quiet is a gift that supports neurological healing, even if you don’t feel it right away.

🧠 A little tip from my recovery toolbox:

Try scheduling short, intentional rest breaks throughout your day. Even 10 minutes of silence — no screens, no scrolling, no thinking about tasks — just calm. Think of it as fueling your brain recovery, not holding it back.

Rest is crucial, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle when healing from a concussion. Movement, nutrition, pacing, emotional support — they all play a role.

But please know this:

You’re not lazy. You’re healing. And that’s powerful.

Sending you calm, hope, and strength,

Silvie

7 things that have helped me the most in concussion recovery

What helped you the most?" I received this question daily in my inbox. That's why I created a free eBook so you can clearly see what truly aided my recovery.

These things helped me to:

✔️ reduce fatigue & brain fog

✔️ have more energy ✔️ improve my sleep ✔️ feel less stressed

✔️ exercise again (finally!) ✔️ have a better mood

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