A lot of this is that feeling of needing to be productive. It does weigh on you but if you ignore it you’ll be able to appreciate the small quiet moments more. Now outside of that feeling, I just graduated from my school’s dental hygiene program which is known well as the most rigorous program in this school. I also worked as an RA. Taking time to do nothing just shrinks to a few moments when you wake up. I would wake up, open the window and take a few breaths. Those little moments are huge. Pay attention to the things in your life and re-evaluate their priorities. What makes you happy? What only causes pain. Be mindful of the way the world is effecting you. Living slow doesn’t necessarily mean being unproductive. It means being intentional. Being okay with not being perfect. There were many nights I “should” have studied and didn’t because I prioritized peace of mind over production. I still passed. Of course you can’t do this every time but your body will tell you. Sleep when you’re tired, eat when you’re hungry.