Copy of The Power of the Pause

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Nov 23
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When Rest Feels Risky

For years, I believed slowing down meant falling behind. I measured success by how much I could get done, how many projects I could manage, and how many people I could help at once.

But somewhere along the way, I realized that the more I accomplished, the less I actually felt. Rest wasn’t my rhythm; it was my reward, and I rarely let myself reach it.

The truth is, when you live in constant motion, you start mistaking momentum for meaning.

Learning to Pause with Purpose

My first pause wasn’t planned. It was forced. My body was tired, my mind was cloudy, and even my purpose felt blurry. So I stopped, not because I wanted to, but because I had to.

And in that stillness, I rediscovered something I’d lost: clarity. The pause became a mirror. It showed me where I was striving without direction and saying “yes” to things that didn’t align with where I was going.

Now, I pause before I react. I pause before I commit. I pause before I say yes. Because the pause is where wisdom lives.

Why Leaders Need Stillness

Stillness is not absence, it’s awareness. It allows you to see the bigger picture without getting caught in the noise. Leaders who learn to pause make better decisions, cultivate stronger relationships, and protect their peace while leading from purpose.

When you lead from rest instead of rush, your impact deepens. You move with clarity, not chaos.

A Word for Leaders

Pausing doesn’t make you less driven—it makes you more discerning. There’s power in silence, strength in stillness, and growth in groundedness.

Give yourself permission to breathe before you break.

Reflection Prompt

What do I need to pause long enough to see clearly again?

Affirmation

“My stillness is strength. My peace is productive.”

Call to Action

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