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Life is full of twists, turns, hiccups and brick walls. A delay in pursuing your purpose allows you to regroup, recharge and launch again. Treat it as a pause and not an end to capturing your dreams.
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C. Toni Graham
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Daily motivation is essential to recharge your spirit.
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Lailah Gifty Akita (Pearls of Wisdom: Great mind)
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A happy and productive person is one who understands that his or her job is not the purpose of his or her life. Go on vacation, use up your sick days, ask for a temporary leave-of-absence—anything that allows you to recharge your batteries away from your typical routine. No leave, no life.
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Del Suggs (Truly Leading: Lessons in Leadership)
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Happiness is like an outcome of a mechanical watch; you need to recharge your happiness hormones every day.
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Durgesh Satpathy (What We Think We Become)
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When the finish line seems too far away, remember how you felt when you were back at the starting line. Regain that motivation to recharge your momentum.
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Toni Sorenson
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Take a break from the stresses of life and use that time to rediscover the important things that matter to you most. We all deserve an anti-stress day to recharge our batteries.
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Dee Waldeck
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Renewal is necessary for recharge.
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Lailah Gifty Akita
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Your morning coffee deserves your full attention. Sip it slowly, no multitasking. A moment of presence sets the tone for your day.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Rest isn’t just downtime; it’s an upgrade. Simple rituals like journaling or stretching can keep you sharp and energized.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Boundaries help you perform your best when you’re on the clock, and they help you recharge effectively when you’re not. They improve your mental and physical health; create a culture of respect and trust; keep morale, motivation, and loyalty high; and prevent good employees (like you) from burning out—because burnout is very, very real even if you’re doing a job you love. When employees are feeling energized, respected, and valued, it has a positive impact on their productivity, creativity, and the results they achieve for the business. Remember that the next time you’re tempted to feel guilty for setting a boundary at work—you’re a true team player because you’re helping to create a workplace culture in which everyone thrives.
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Melissa Urban (The Book of Boundaries: Set the Limits That Will Set You Free)
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Let’s explore some key signs you should be watchful for: Unrelenting fatigue: Persistent exhaustion, even after adequate rest and sleep, is a key part of Autistic burnout. When grappling with burnout, your body may feel utterly exhausted, leaving you scrambling for energy to complete even the simplest tasks. Heightened sensory sensitivities: Sensitivity to sensory stimuli—be it noise, light, texture, or smell—intensifies during burnout, amplifying your susceptibility to sensory overload, meltdowns, and shutdowns. Sensory stimuli that used to feel manageable may now feel overwhelming. Skills and functioning decline: A conspicuous drop in skills like focusing, organizing, problem-solving, and speaking is another feature of burnout and makes social interactions more daunting. Emotional dysregulation: Burnout-induced dysregulation in your nervous and sensory systems hampers your ability to manage your emotions, resulting in intense emotions or emotional numbness. Increased anxiety, irritability, or feelings of being overwhelmed are common during burnout. Diminished tolerance for change: During burnout, your capacity to absorb and adapt to change wanes, and you may seek comfort in sameness and predictability. You might experience heightened distress in the face of the unexpected. Social isolation: Burnout can spark a retreat into solitude and diminish your ability to engage socially. You might withdraw from social interactions and lose motivation for once-enjoyed hobbies or activities. Masking: Burnout can throw a wrench in your masking abilities, and it can be confusing if you don’t understand what is happening! Interestingly, lots of adults don’t get their autism diagnosis until they are in burnout and have lost their ability to mask.
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Megan Anna Neff (Self-Care for Autistic People: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Unmask!)
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Time management also involves energy management. Sometimes the rationalization for procrastination is wrapped up in the form of the statement “I’m not up to this,” which reflects the fact you feel tired, stressed, or some other uncomfortable state. Consequently, you conclude that you do not have the requisite energy for a task, which is likely combined with a distorted justification for putting it off (e.g., “I have to be at my best or else I will be unable to do it.”).
Similar to reframing time, it is helpful to respond to the “I’m not up to this” reaction by reframing energy. Thinking through the actual behavioral and energy requirements of a job challenges the initial and often distorted reasoning with a more realistic view. Remember, you only need “enough” energy to start the task. Consequently, being “too tired” to unload the dishwasher or put in a load of laundry can be reframed to see these tasks as requiring only a low level of energy and focus.
This sort of reframing can be used to address automatic thoughts about energy on tasks that require a little more get-up-and-go. For example, it is common for people to be on the fence about exercising because of the thought “I’m too tired to exercise.” That assumption can be redirected to consider the energy required for the smaller steps involved in the “exercise script” that serve as the “launch sequence” for getting to the gym (e.g., “Are you too tired to stand up and get your workout clothes? Carry them to the car?” etc.). You can also ask yourself if you have ever seen people at the gym who are slumped over the exercise machines because they ran out of energy from trying to exert themselves when “too tired.” Instead, you can draw on past experience that you will end up feeling better and more energized after exercise; in fact, you will sleep better, be more rested, and have the positive outcome of keeping up with your exercise plan. If nothing else, going through this process rather than giving into the impulse to avoid makes it more likely that you will make a reasoned decision rather than an impulsive one about the task.
A separate energy management issue relevant to keeping plans going is your ability to maintain energy (and thereby your effort) over longer courses of time. Managing ADHD is an endurance sport. It is said that good soccer players find their rest on the field in order to be able to play the full 90 minutes of a game. Similarly, you will have to manage your pace and exertion throughout the day. That is, the choreography of different tasks and obligations in your Daily Planner affects your energy. It is important to engage in self-care throughout your day, including adequate sleep, time for meals, and downtime and recreational activities in order to recharge your battery. Even when sequencing tasks at work, you can follow up a difficult task, such as working on a report, with more administrative tasks, such as responding to e-mails or phone calls that do not require as much mental energy or at least represent a shift to a different mode. Similarly, at home you may take care of various chores earlier in the evening and spend the remaining time relaxing.
A useful reminder is that there are ways to make some chores more tolerable, if not enjoyable, by linking them with preferred activities for which you have more motivation. Folding laundry while watching television, or doing yard work or household chores while listening to music on an iPod are examples of coupling obligations with pleasurable activities. Moreover, these pleasant experiences combined with task completion will likely be rewarding and energizing.
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J. Russell Ramsay (The Adult ADHD Tool Kit)
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Motivation is about feeling—determined, enthusiastic, frenzied, even angry—and is therefore fickle and unreliable. You can’t count on it being there. Consistency, however, is about doing. Consistency isn’t something that you need to wind up like a coiled spring every morning. You don’t need to plug it in and recharge it every few hours. It is that steady yet relentless journey to an end. It doesn’t require profound thought. You quite literally just effing do it.
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Michelle Bridges (Total Body Transformation: Lose Weight Fast-and Keep It Off Forever!)
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The ability to breathe, reboot, recharge and recommit was worth the momentary disruption in our previous work flow and demands. It allowed us to both fully lean within and tap into our internal resources, and, it empowered us to rise to the challenge and face the ongoing agenda that moved us closer to where we deserved to be.
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Mozella Ademiluyi (Rise!: Lean Within Your Inner Power & Wisdom™)
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The Laziness Lie has tried to convince us that our desires for rest and relaxation make us terrible people. It’s made us believe that having no motivation is shameful and must be avoided at all costs. In reality, our feelings of tiredness and idleness can help save us by signaling to us that we’re desperately in need of some downtime. When we stop fearing laziness, we can find time to reflect and recharge, to reconnect with the people and hobbies that we love, and to move through the world at a more intentional, peaceful pace. “Wasting time” is a basic human need. Once we accept that, we can stop fearing our inner “laziness” and begin to build healthy, happy, well-balanced lives.
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Devon Price (Laziness Does Not Exist)
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Some people are like emotional vampires, draining our energy and leaving us dry. It's essential to recognize when we need to create distance and give ourselves space to recharge, just as a plant needs sunlight and air to thrive. By setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care, we can nourish our own growth and bloom in the beauty of our own light.
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Shaila Touchton
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Work smart; do not let work consume your life. Strive to strike a well-balanced work-life balance. Make time for the things that help you recharge.
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Gift Gugu Mona (365 Motivational Life Lessons)
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Redesign, renew, and recharge your brand.” Decide what value you bring to others and give it.
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Susan C. Young (The Art of Preparation: 8 Ways to Plan with Purpose & Intention for Positive Impact (The Art of First Impressions for Positive Impact, #2))
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Extroverts typically . . .
• Process information externally by verbalizing, collaborating, brainstorming, discussing, sharing their ideas, and communicating until they achieve desired results.
• Are rejuvenated and re-charged by being around people, interacting with friends and family, and having dynamic conversations.
• Enjoy the excitement and adventure of a new situation or setting.
• Tend to be more colorful, unpredictable, daring, stylish, and cluttered in their clothing, home furnishings, offices, and surroundings.
• Love meeting new people and making new friends. They enjoy variety and engaging on all levels.
• Are very spontaneous, resilient, and adapt well to change.
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Susan C. Young (The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact(The Art of First Impressions for Positive Impact, #5))
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Work smart, but do not forget to take breaks and rest. Working smart does not equate to working all the time. Find time to recharge and come back with renewed energy and focus.
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Gift Gugu Mona (365 Motivational Life Lessons)
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When we feel unfocused, tired, and lazy, it’s often because we desperately need some time to rest our bodies and brains. Research has repeatedly shown that a person on the verge of burnout will have trouble staying focused and productive.40 No amount of pressure and stress can magically help a person overcome that lack of focus and motivation. The solution is to cut way back on expectations for a while. Overextended people have to find space in their lives to sleep, power down their stressed-out minds, and recharge their mental and emotional batteries. You can wait until you reach a breaking point like Max and I did, or you can prevent illness and burnout by being gentle with yourself before it’s too late. The Laziness Lie has tried to convince us that our desires for rest and relaxation make us terrible people. It’s made us believe that having no motivation is shameful and must be avoided at all costs. In reality, our feelings of tiredness and idleness can help save us by signaling to us that we’re desperately in need of some downtime. When we stop fearing laziness, we can find time to reflect and recharge, to reconnect with the people and hobbies that we love, and to move through the world at a more intentional, peaceful pace. “Wasting time” is a basic human need. Once we accept that, we can stop fearing our inner “laziness” and begin to build healthy, happy, well-balanced lives.
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Devon Price (Laziness Does Not Exist)
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You’ve been strong for so long, holding it all together like a superhero. But even superheroes need a nap! Let your soul take a breather and heal up before jumping back into the fray. Remember, you’re built tough, but you’re also allowed to kick back and recharge. You’ve got this—you’ll get through it. Just don’t forget to give yourself a break along the way. Rest up, regroup, and then get back to kicking life’s challenges to the curb.
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Life is Positive
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Signs of the Highly Sensitive Person – A Helpful List How many of the following describe you? 1. A tendency to feel particularly overwhelmed in noisy environments 2. A preference for smaller gatherings of people rather than large crowds 3. A good track record of picking up on other people’s moods and motives 4. An ability to notice little changes in the environment 5. A tendency to be easily moved by music, books, films, and other media 6. Heightened sensitivity to hunger, pain, medication, and caffeine 7. A need to recharge and relax alone on a regular basis 8. An appreciation of good manners and politeness 9. Difficulty in refusing others’ requests for fear of hurting their feelings 10. Difficulty in forgiving yourself for even the smallest mistakes 11. Perfectionism and imposter syndrome 12. Trouble handling conflict and criticism
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Judy Dyer (Empath and The Highly Sensitive: 2 in 1 Bundle)
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Being a high performer is like being an elite race car, speeding past the competition with ease. But even the best cars need to make pit stops to recharge and refuel. Take the time to rest, re-energize, and focus on self-care, for it's these moments of rejuvenation that will give you the strength to cross the finish line
and win the race.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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ADHD isn’t an inherent problem of motivation or laziness. People with ADHD cannot volitionally override their symptoms through sheer willpower. This is the equivalent of telling someone with glasses to just “see better.
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Sasha Hamdani (Self-Care for People with ADHD: 100+ Ways to Recharge, De-Stress, and Prioritize You!)
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Sustainable success isn't measured by how hard you work, but rather by how much time you take to relax and recharge.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Can you be totally intrinsically motivated? “Not necessarily, it’s not always black and white,” says Brad Feld, partner at the Boulder, Colorado-based venture capital firm Foundry Group. I consider Brad a good friend and an expert at understanding the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. I met Brad through a good friend, Bing Gordon, the founder of EA Sports, and we quickly became friends. As he explains, “People fall along a continuum.” Brad uses tennis star Rafael Nadal as an example. He sees Nadal as having a blend of both extrinsic and intrinsic motivation. Nadal clearly likes to win. He likes the limelight and the attention he gets. “Yet . . . Nadal, after he loses a match, he’s a very gracious loser, acknowledging that the other guy played better and did an awesome job,” Brad explained to me. Nadal recharges his battery by heading off to the beach, and then he is back in training for the next tournament. His daily training regime includes four hours of playing tennis on court, two and a half hours in the gym, and a strict stretching routine. He’s continued this training whether he is ranked at number one, five, or seven in the world. It’s for him, not for the ranking. Brad also believes something I’ve really taken to heart—that one person can’t truly motivate another person, a concept especially important in business when you manage people. “I can’t motivate another person, but [I can] create a context in which they are motivated, and part of being a leader is to understand what motivates other people,” explained Brad. “So if I’m the leader of an organization that you’re a part of, I have to understand what motivates you. Then I can create a context in which to motivate you. Most people struggle to understand how somebody else is motivated because they do it based on what motivates them.” Brad’s words ring true: While my own inspiration has come from various people, none of them actually motivated me. When I was extrinsically motivated, it was based largely on what others thought about me. My inner desire to win was based on extrinsic rewards. Only I had the power to change that.
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Jeremy Bloom (Fueled By Failure: Using Detours and Defeats to Power Progress)
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It is imperative that we take time to mentally recharge and reset after expending a great deal of willpower.
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Jay D'Cee
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I know – we all are experiencing a never ever seen global pandemic, tragic events all over, lack of governance, declining health, constant fear of loosing loved ones, loss of income & facing so many other severe challenges in our daily lives. Undoubtedly, this is a time of unprecedented struggle & upheaval for everyone.
But darling, there are people who are genuinely coping up with troubling times. They are able to handle time of adversity in better way & are better at tolerating all the associated feelings of stress, anxiety & sadness. If you will notice, you will see that these people will also rebound from these setbacks much quickly & mostly will become much better than they were before these terrible days.
Have you ever heard the phrase “Pressure Makes Diamonds?” That’s the secret.
I want you to also hold on, become more resilient, maintain a positive outlook, feel strong, amazing & remind yourself that you too have the favor of God. So far you survived 100 percent of your worst days & you are doing reasonably okay!
Remember strength does not come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t. If you can prepare & change your thoughts, attitudes, beliefs & philosophies, if you can do your best with whatever you have – for sure, you can grow as person, push the boundaries & experience a abundant & more fulfilling life.
Let you reset, recharge & rewire your brain for excelling in life no matter what’s going on, reconnect to what gives you fulfilment & realign your life around your real priorities & purpose.
I am praying God to strengthen you in all your tests, trials & tribulations. Let you get through these collective & personal tough times satisfyingly & most successfully. Blessings!
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Rajes Goyal
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Willpower depletion is accompanied by its own set of downsides. Knowing what drains and recharges you is key.
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Jay D'Cee
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Start early to finish early
Early is better than later
Later is not guaranteed
Guaranteed is the outcomes of your labor
Labor and do not forget to rest to recharge
Recharge. Otherwise, you will collapse
Collapse not and do not allow it to happen
Happen to be your next Success
Success Exist
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Isaac Nash (SUCCESS EXIST)
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Days will come where you must reset and recharge - there is no shame in pausing to rest.
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Jay D'Cee
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Breaks aren’t wasted time—they’re fuel. Time-block them and watch how much sharper and focused you become.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Reclaim your evenings with screen-free wind-down rituals. Journaling, music, or dim lighting—it all adds up to better rest.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Pause before you plunge into the next task. A moment of stillness resets your mind and keeps you in your flow.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Technology can boost your rest—try mindfulness apps, sleep tools, or timers that remind you to take a breather.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Physical rest isn’t just about sleep—it’s about pausing to refuel your body so you can power through life stronger and sharper.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Quiet your mental chatter to boost focus. A quick brain dump or screen-free hour can turn chaos into clarity.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Emotional rest comes from honesty. Say no when you need to, and find spaces where you can truly just be.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Step away from the grind and rediscover inspiration. A walk in nature or a creative hobby can recharge your mind in ways you never imagined.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Social rest is about balance. Spend time with people who uplift you, and don’t be afraid to step back when you need to recharge.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Thriving requires all five types of rest—physical, mental, emotional, creative, and social. Start small, and watch your energy and focus soar.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Physical rest is non-negotiable. Sleep, stretch, or take a power nap—your body performs better when it’s recharged.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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You can’t build your dreams on an empty tank. Rest isn’t indulgent—it’s essential for your success.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Think of rest as sharpening your saw. The sharper the blade, the smoother the cut. Rest restores your edge.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Burnout isn’t a badge of honor. Rest is how you protect your passion, purpose, and progress.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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When you rest, you realign. Stop running on fumes and start achieving with intention and energy.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Rest isn’t about doing less; it’s about doing more of what matters—with clarity and joy.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Rest doesn’t require a day off—it starts with small, intentional breaks woven into your routine.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Reclaim your energy with tiny shifts—pause between tasks, take a midday walk, or unplug before bed. Rest can fit into any schedule.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Protect your evenings. Replace scrolling with a wind-down ritual that soothes your mind and preps you for deep, quality rest.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Rest is your secret weapon. Block time for breaks, ditch desk lunches, and use tools that help you recharge smarter.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Rest isn’t about stepping back; it’s about stepping forward with energy. Build it into your day, one small habit at a time.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Your morning sets the tone—start with gratitude, movement, and presence. Even 5 minutes can change your whole day.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Rest isn’t a step back; it’s the launchpad for clarity, focus, and unstoppable energy. Prioritize it, and watch your productivity soar.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Creativity thrives on inspiration, not burnout. Take a walk, pick up a new hobby, or simply soak in beauty.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Clear your mental clutter. A quick brain dump or screen-free break can work wonders for your focus.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Give yourself space to feel. Emotional rest means dropping the mask and saying no when you need to.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)
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Rest isn’t a luxury—it’s how you recharge your power to create, lead, and thrive.
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Felecia Etienne (Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women)