12/16/2025
So many of us wait until we’re exhausted…
until our sleep is off, our patience is gone, or our body starts sending louder signals.
But rest doesn’t have to come after burnout. You don’t need a breakdown, a diagnosis, or permission to slow down. Listening now is an act of care. Pausing early is a form of strength.
Take a breath and ask yourself:
* What has my body been quietly asking for lately?
* Where can I soften today instead of pushing through?
* What would it look like to stop—not because I have to, but because I choose to?
Even one small pause counts.