The Productivity Secret No One Talks About

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Ever feel guilty for taking a break? That nagging voice saying you should be folding laundry instead of closing your eyes for ten minutes? You're not alone.

This episode dives into the radical concept that rest isn't laziness, it's an essential component of productivity, especially for busy parents. Drawing from personal experience battling illness while juggling four kids and dealing with my father's recent cancer diagnosis, I share why prioritising rest before exhaustion hits is crucial for sustainable energy and wellbeing.

Think about how you treat your phone. Most of us don't wait until it's completely dead before charging it, yet we push our bodies and minds to absolute depletion before allowing ourselves to rest. This mindset shift (seeing rest as preventative rather than reactive) can transform how you approach your daily rhythms and ultimately help you show up better for everyone who depends on you.

For fellow mums who struggle with the guilt of screen time or leaving housework undone, this episode offers permission to prioritise your health. Those clothes can sit unfolded a bit longer if it means preserving your wellbeing. The house doesn't need to be perfect when you're running on empty. Remember: you can't pour from an empty cup.

Ready to rethink rest? Listen now and discover how intentional breaks can actually make you more productive, present and purposeful in all areas of life. Your family deserves the best version of you and not the exhausted, depleted one.

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