Between the year-end sprint at work, the holidays, and #allthethings, this stretch from Halloween to January 1st can feel like a black hole of chaos. (Anyone else? Bueller?)

What if the most productive thing you did during any “push” season… was sloooooow down?

As a recovering perfectionist and Type A planner, I used to think rest was something you earned 𝑎𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑟 getting everything done. But when I created my “Power of Rest” program, the research (and my own burnout recovery) taught me something powerful: micro-moments matter. In fact, sometimes the reality is: that’s all we feel like we realistically have.

Even a 5-minute mental break every hour can significantly boost mood and help sustain attention. Small rest = big results.

Here’s the challenge: many of us know this… but we don’t do it.

If slowing down feels uncomfortable, that’s normal - it’s a new skill for many. In this clip, I share one mindset shift that can help quiet the guilt and give yourself permission to pause.

What helps you integrate calm amidst chaos? I'd love to hear your go-to strategies - the more we see others modeling rest, the easier it becomes to give ourselves permission to do the same.

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