Permission to PAUSE: Finding the Line Between Rest and Avoidance
Description
Ever find yourself unsure whether you’re genuinely tired — or just avoiding the work?
In this solo episode, I unpack what it really means to rest with intention, how to tell the difference between restorative stillness and sneaky self-sabotage, and why showing up for yourself sometimes means knowing when not to.
We’ll explore the balance between compassion and discipline, how to check in with your energy honestly, and how to know when it’s time to pause… or gently push forward.
This is your permission slip to rest — without guilt, without hustle.
TIME STAMPS
00:00 Honest real talk
02:32 Pause as a practise & my burnout experience
08:41 Navigating guilt when taking time off / resting
12:44 Check-in prompts for you
14:30 Balance between rest and AVOIDANCE
19:37 The return & re-entry
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Nicola
📷 Also available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nicolacharlotte/videos
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