Why You Should Take More Breaks

It’s easy to get trapped in the idea that productivity means we have to work constantly, and then feeling guilty about breaks and time off, but breaks are essential for replenishing energy and creativity! I’m always pro-break, but during extreme events (like a pandemic) you might need even more breaks than you’re used to. I know, easier said than done, but in this episode you’ll learn what it can look like to integrate more breaks into your work, even in the busiest of schedules, and all of the benefits that come with that. --- 🥳 New coaching offering: Rise Above the Overwhelm (1-time sessions are back, by popular demand!) In this laser-focused single coaching session, we’ll start by reviewing what’s going on in your life and work to figure out what’s making you overwhelmed, and get to the root of it, so you can get unstuck. You’ll learn how to use your time and energy more wisely to cultivate more balance and true, self-compassionate productivity (instead of nonstop work that leads you to burnout), and leave with resources and tangible action steps to make sure you have space for what really matters in your life and creative work!⁠ More info at bit.ly/riseaboveoverwhelm, or hop on a free discovery call first if you have questions! --- 📅 COMING UP: Holiday Self-Care Workshop (sliding scale: $5-30) Tues. 11/24 at 10am PST I'll share my favorite tips for replenishing your energy throughout this unusual holiday season, and you'll leave with a personal menu of self care practices to support yourself in times of depletion and celebration! Sign up to join us at bit.ly/2JT0uIP --- RESOURCES MENTIONED 2011 study: Brief Diversions Vastly Improve Focus NYTimes article: Even A 10-Minute Walk May Be Good for the Brain National Academy of Sciences article that gets more technical than the above S3E13: Why We Resist Rest + How It Helps Our Creativity MORE FROM REBECCA Free Discovery Call Free Resource Library Fuel Your Creative Work With Compassionate Productivity workbook My Brazilian album Florescer Get the show notes at coachingforcreativewellness.com/podcast-blog/why-take-more-breaks