The importance of pausing and taking breaks throughout the day

Episode Notes: Soundbits Podcast

Guests: Kim Groshek and Julie Fraser

Topic: The importance of pausing and taking breaks throughout the day

Julie Fraser

• Runs a mastermind group called Ford's Brent, which provides a safe space for people to connect and support each other.
• Believes in the importance of pausing throughout the day to de-stress and reconnect with oneself and nature.
• Developed a 30-day pause challenge to help people incorporate pausing into their daily routines.

Kim Groshek

• Recently retired but still works in manufacturing software research.
• Creates boundaries around work time to disconnect from technology.
• Shares her experiences with mindfulness and creating time boxes for work.

Key Points:

• People are often wired to stay busy and forget to take breaks.
• Pausing can be a powerful tool for reducing stress and improving focus.
• There are many ways to incorporate pausing into your day, such as taking short walks, meditating, or simply taking a few deep breaths.
• Creating boundaries around technology use is important for both work-life balance and mental health.
• Disconnecting from technology allows you to be more present in the moment and connect with the people and world around you.

Quotes:

• "The pause is so, so important." - Julie Fraser
• "We need each other and we need nature and we need just so much beyond what we can get from our devices." - Julie Fraser
• "People can't fathom it. In fact, I said that my nephew is about to start a new job next Monday. And I said, oh, that's great. So, you know, enjoy a little relaxation. He writes me back and goes, you don't really understand the concept of relaxation." - Julie Fraser ░

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