#65- Intentional Pause for the Cause of YOU

During the holiday season, everything seems magnified. The joy, the connections, the gratitude—but also the pressure, the grief, and the exhaustion. You’re juggling so much that it feels impossible to think clearly. Maybe you’ve caught yourself snapping at the smallest things or retreating because everything feels too overwhelming. Perhaps you’ve felt that heavy, unshakable sense of impending doom, all while running on empty.It’s okay to admit that you’re tired.Here’s the truth: it’s okay to take a break. Sometimes, the most vital thing you can do is pause. Mental health matters just as much as physical health, and the relentless pace of life doesn’t often give us space to acknowledge that. But when you create that space intentionally, when you step off the treadmill, you gain something precious: perspective.That pause is not a sign of weakness. It’s grace. It’s a way of telling yourself that you are important. You are worth the time it takes to refuel, to breathe, and to simply be. It’s a chance to reconnect with what truly matters and to remind yourself that you don’t have to carry it all.So if you’re feeling the weight of this season pressing down on you, I want you to hear this from the depth of my heart. Take that pause. Step back. Breathe. You’re too important to keep running yourself into the ground. Refuel, reset, and remember—you don’t have to do it all. You just need to take care of you.Quotes from Today’s Episode:"Mental health is just as important as physical health.""Your wellness is critical for you to fulfill the purpose that God has called you for, he's created you for so that you can find joy.""The best gift you can give yourself for the holidays is stepping off the treadmill."(00:00) Feeling overwhelmed, stagnant, longing for hope, growth.(07:07) Fall and holidays evoke memories and self-coaching.(11:35) Pause for self-care; prioritize mental health.(16:11) Pause, refuel, gain perspective from life's stage.(18:52) Claim your year: grow, prosper, serve joyfully.http://drphyllishayesreams.com/https://www.instagram.com/drphyllishayesreams/https://www.facebook.com/phyllis.hayesreams