Chill Phase: How to Re-center, Regroup and Break Free from the Hustle EP72

“Chill phase”.   This expression caught my attention recently, and I am Here. For. It. I’m not talking about self-care and I’m not talking about a few minutes of meditation each day (although both of these are highly recommended). What I’m talking about is allowing ourselves to listen to our bodies when they are telling us to slow down.  Listening to our thoughts when they too are telling us to slow down.  And most importantly, listening to our inner voice when it loudly and proudly is telling us to chill. This concept of seasons, peaks, and valleys, managing energy flows is not new.  So why do we resist? So many of us forget to give ourselves real chill time – to do pretty much nothing and allow our minds to just wander. I believe we resist because we don’t believe we deserve this time.  All our lives, being busy is a badge of honor.  Being active and productive is admired. Taking time off feels selfish. This is our ego-talking Podsters, and perceiving rest or recovery as slacking off is costing us our physical and mental health. Not to mention true productivity. Do you think it’s a coincidence that your best ideas come to you when you’re in the middle of doing something mindless?  My best idea of the day is my first idea of the day - oftentimes before I’m even out of bed.  Because my brain has been given REST.  It has rested and is now recovered. Personally, I've struggled with this - pushing through tough times and not allowing myself to chill out and I’ve seen first-hand that this can lead to burnout or breakdowns. Well, not today, Podsters! Last week I spent a quick 24 hours in Vermont unwinding and unplugging, and the clarity, confidence, and motivation that came roaring back to me is truly mind-blowing. As the holiday season approaches, let’s keep this expression “chill phase” top of our minds.  Everything is temporary so take time when you need it, knowing that you’ll power back up again when you’re ready. Who’s with me? Send your feedback, topics you'd like to hear more about, and of course, rave reviews of how the podcast is going. Here's how to reach me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.nancymedoff.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Join My Confidence Community Private Coaching Application DO THE THING Virtual Retreat! Catch Brenda and Tiffany's podcast (which I loved and you will too) here!