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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2025 · 39 MIN

419 | Pressing Pause & Learning to Reset. The Art of Slowing Down to Speed Up. The Power of Intentional Rest.

from Affirmations for Black Girls · host Tyra The Creative

What do you think about the sentiment less is more? In this week’s episode Tyra explores the power of doing less — and how that intentional slowing down can lead to more clarity, creativity, and peace. We’ve been taught that rest is something we have to earn, but what if rest is actually the secret to becoming our fullest selves?Through personal stories, gentle reminders, and a few hard truths, Tyra invites you to rethink your relationship with rest and reimagine what productivity can look like when it's rooted in presence instead of pressure.This week’s affirmation is “I choose peace over pressure, and presence over perfection.”3 Biggest Takeaways from this episode:Rest is not a reward — it’s a right.Taking breaks can boost your creativity and productivity, not block it.If you’re not careful, constantly “doing” can cause you to miss the life you're actually living.ResourcesAlexis’ ‘Feeling My Shelf’ Newsletter: https://www.feelingmyshelfnewsletter.com/ 50 side quests to do this year - https://we.tl/t-gmLxjREKx4  Listen to the For Life’s Rainy Day Playlist Wanna give therapy a try? Use BetterHelp: https://rebrand.ly/6ulm6zk Try The Calm App https://rebrand.ly/21n4tre COMMUNITY CONNECTION FORM: https://forms.gle/m4AD2YaYbGhd8gEv6Sign Up for our Newsletter!Shop the AFBG Merch! Ask a QuestionSend me a message:[email protected] P.O Box:TYRA MORRISONP.O. BOX 674NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91603Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast to always hear the latest affirmations from your favorite Black Girl!Follow Us on Instagram: Affirmations for Black Girls InstaFollow Us on Youtube: Affirmations for Black Girls YoutubeFollow Us on Tiktok: Affirmations for Black Girls TiktokFollow Us on Threads: Affirmations for Black Girls ThreadsThe links above may be commission linksOur Sponsors:* Check out TaskRabbit and use my code AFFIRMATIONS for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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