💛I switch the light on inside, so the 'real you' can shine softly from within. For over 20 years I've helped people shed the layers that aren't theirs, the job titles, the roles, the expectations, and remember who they actually are underneath. If something in you is done hiding, you're in the right place.
What does pressing pause truly mean?
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Hi Reader It's that time of year when everyone's counting down to the Christmas break. My clients have been saying it too: "I can't wait to press pause." But here's where I get curious (as always). When I challenged them about what pressing pause truly means for them ...that's when it all came out. Yes, some are pressing pause to recharge. To spend time with loved ones. To rest before stepping back into work they actually enjoy. But for others, when we dug deeper, the real reason surfaced. They're pressing pause to escape. Escape from the overwhelm. The daily grind. The pressure to pretend and be perfect. The exhaustion of just keeping up. For many, the pause button feels like a lifeline. Pressing pause to escape is not the same as pressing pause to recharge. When you're escaping, you're not looking forward to going back. When you're recharging, you're excited to return. So as you press pause this Christmas, I'm asking you the same question I ask my clients: What does pressing pause truly mean for you? Are you stepping away from something that drains you? Or resting before you go back to something you love? That's the question. Sit with it over the break. No need to reply. Just be honest with yourself about what comes up. Keep shining softly Andrea - Your Soulful Challenger PS: I'll be back in your inbox on Sunday with something I've been learning about myself. See you then. |
Andrea Goodridge
💛I switch the light on inside, so the 'real you' can shine softly from within. For over 20 years I've helped people shed the layers that aren't theirs, the job titles, the roles, the expectations, and remember who they actually are underneath. If something in you is done hiding, you're in the right place.
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