With summer quickly approaching, I wanted to chat about rest because I will be taking a break from the podcast and blog during the summer months of June and July. So this is all about rest, stepping away, and giving yourself permission to breathe even from good things.

I have absolutely loved doing my podcast. If you’ve listened before you can probably tell how much it means to me. With that being said, it was so hard for me to press pause. But, I’m doing it for a great reason. This summer I want to focus on time with my kids who are growing so quickly and so busy with lots of activities. I want to be able to be fully present with them during those things. I also have a two-week trip out west with my best friends that I’m so excited about. In addition to those reasons, I also have a desire for creative space and dreaming time. That means the podcast will come back in August better than ever! But let me be clear, I’m stepping away not because I’m burned out, but because I want to protect the love I have for this show and for the women who listen. 

Resistance to rest

Let me talk about what has made this so hard in the past. Besides my love for the podcast and sharing with so many incredible women, I also have some guilt. I worry that things will fall apart if I stop because I’ve been doing it so regularly and I don’t want anyone to forget me if I’m quiet. This can be said for many things in life where we are afraid to take a step back because we are worried things will fall apart or people won’t remember us. This is valid but it’s not a reason to not take that step. Another thing that makes rest hard is that we tie our worth to productivity. The more we do, the more worthy. I know for me rest used to feel lazy or like I was falling behind. But now I know rest is where growth starts. 

The power of rest

Rest is a powerful tool in your life. We just need to reframe rest as a strength, not a weakness. Rest allows for:
– Clarity – you hear yourself more when you get quiet. What’s really on your mind? What do you want from this?

• Creativity – space invites vision. This is a big reason I’ve taken steps back in the past. I have found that when I’m not elbows deep into whatever it is, I’m able to be more creative. 
• Connection – this goes for yourself, your people, and your purpose. Whether in business or in life, taking a rest goes such a long way for connection with the things in your life. 
• Longevity – Burnout doesn’t build what lasts. Taking a step back periodically helps you to stay fresh in what you are doing and not feel burnt out. 

Even the things we love need space to breathe so they can grow. 

Let’s reflect on this together. Where in your life are you resisting rest? For some of you, this may be in your work, you can’t step away. It may also be with things going on in your relationships. Whatever it is, think about this question – where in your life are you resisting rest? After you’ve answered that, ask yourself this next, “What would it look like to step away before you’re burned out? And finally, ask yourself, “Where am I holding on out of fear instead of faith?”. These questions can help you get to where you might be missing out on the power of rest.

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