Ruth is joined by Nikki St Paul to explore the underestimated strength of rest in our lives. They tackle the stigmas attached to rest and why it's a crucial element of success, not a sign of laziness. Nikki will share her transformative journey towards embracing rest, which led to a surge in clarity and inner wisdom. We also share how changing our beliefs about productivity can actually enhance our growth and why being present and mindful can make all the difference. Nikki's expertise as a mind, body, and breath coach will guide us through incorporating rest into our daily routines, finding true alignment in our goals, and the power of taking intentional breaks to recharge. Listen to the whole episode to learn more.
Here are the Highlights:
00:01 Embracing rest led to better ideas and clarity.
06:20 Coaching prep is about being present.
08:42 Realising you can do it, overcoming limiting beliefs.
10:56 Re-evaluate productivity, choose your own path.
14:57 Change comes from small consistent steps taken.
17:45 Pushing against the current, shame of rest.
22:24 Take short breaks, try soft gazing technique.
24:55 Importance of moments, nostalgia for simpler times.
About Nikki
Nikki is a Mind, Body, and Breath Coach and the Founder of Breathing Mindful Coaching. She combines her expertise in breathwork, coaching, and mindfulness meditation to provide holistic support to her clients.
My Business
Nikki empowers ambitious women in midlife to reclaim the power of rest. She is on a mission to help her clients rest so they can rise, through her 12-week online 1:1 program. Rest & Rise™ is here to redefine success. It's a step-by-step guide to rediscovering yourself, regulating your nervous system, and building habits to create a life that feels good, not just looks good. Rest & Rise™ helps ambitious women in midlife set and go after goals with greater alignment, clarity and purpose; rediscover who they are underneath the busyness, and 'switch off' from work without overwhelming guilt.
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