2.21 Box Breathing: What Empty Space Can Teach Us

2.24 When Rest Doesn't Feel Good (And Why That's Okay)

If you've ever struggled to sit still without feeling like you should be doing something more "productive," this conversation is for you.  Let’s wrap up this impromptu summer series on Rest. It’s so funny how this happens. I’m recording this episode about the importance of rest, and then within 1 hour of recording I’m thinking that it’s too long so I should edit more, I remember a story that would be a WAY better example, and the idea pops in that I should re-write the outline and re-record during a time I’m not scheduled to work on it and publish it later… What a perfect opportunity to take my own advice I did share. “What’s done is enough,” my rest during non-work time is equally valuable, and my own value doesn’t come from a “perfect” episode. What I share isn’t bad, I do put in effort to create something worthwhile and valuable for you, and I trust that if you choose to listen to any of it, you will get something you’re looking for from our connection here. You are one of my favorite parts of podcasting! Timestamps (00:00) Welcome and a pause (01:36) Why rest can feel uncomfortable (05:30) Five reasons rest doesn't always feel good (09:33) Finding the kind of rest that actually works for you (12:01) Reframing productivity and self-worth (14:13) Letting go of the fear of looking lazy (17:52) Appreciating your body's need for rest (19:57) Why rest has value all by itself (24:15) Episode recap (26:28) Time Hackers opportunity and discount (30:28) Closing Links & Resources * I’d love to hear from you!: hello@meaganhubbard.com [hello@meaganhubbard.com] * DM’s open on Instagram @meaganhubbardcoaching I am doing something out of the ordinary here.* I'm sharing someone else’s group coaching offer. It’s. That. Good. You can listen here to the Hack Your Time podcast where Vikki interviews me and I share a little about my experience as a member of Time Hackers. Labor Doesn't Take Time [https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ls8ngt1q70EkfwfrAOKXm?si=uXpNSdY0R0O_MpdlQqPU8A]. Links for using discount code MEAGANHUBBARD: Time Hackers 12 months:  Time Hackers 12-month USD [https://www.timehackers.xyz/offers/kQSxLqaM/checkout] Time Hackers Lifetime:  TH USD (lifetime access) [https://www.timehackers.xyz/offers/uKJ4CSb2/checkout] * I share Vikki’s offers with friends and family even when I don’t have a personal financial incentive. Full disclosure: If you choose to join before Aug 31, I do receive a portion of your discount. AND I want you to feel great about saying Yes or No, I am not attached to your choice. If you have any questions, shoot me a message and I will happily respond honestly. I want you to feel great about saying “yes” or great about saying “no.”  Keywords how to rest without feeling guilty, why rest feels uncomfortable, healthy rest habits, overcoming productivity guilt, rest mindset, rest and self-worth, learning to rest, intentional rest, productivity and rest, personal growth, habit coaching, time management for women

2.23 Reframing Rest: How to Live More Rested (Not Just More Sleep)

Do you ever start to think that feeling rested simply means you just need more sleep (or less work)? Me too. But I think we both know it isn’t. It’s just one answer and often the easiest. That’s totally fine that our brains think of that first, and I’m curious enough to expand my “choose all that apply” options for living more rested. How about you?  I’m both realizing and remembering that what I want rest for is more than physical, it’s also mental and emotional. And while I love sleep as one way to restore and nourish oneself in all 3 areas, I turned to the 6 P’s to consider more healthy habits that promote living rested, even when sleep is not an option right now, when sleep isn’t even the underlying issue, or isn’t necessarily the needle-moving solution. I'm recognizing that in a lot of ways, rest has more to do with being able to tap into increased self trust and a parasympathetic response. Timestamps (00:00) Welcome back and breathing together (01:52) Why rest is more than just sleep (05:26) Introducing the Six Ps of Rest (06:10) Purpose as an anchor (09:41) Permission to not like everything, to accept help, to let “work” rest your mind (13:53) Why play restores us (15:29) Patterns that reduce decision fatigue (18:24) Presence and my forgotten work shift (22:24) Perspective and reframing everyday life (28:39) Final recap and encouragement Links & Resources * Email me: hello@meaganhubbard.com * Listen to Episode 22 for the beginning of this conversation on rest. * Jennifer Williamson's definition of rest: "A state where every cell is thanking you." Keywords reframing rest, what rest really looks like, rest beyond sleep, mental rest, emotional rest, how to feel more rested, healthy rest habits, nervous system regulation, personal growth and rest, permission to pause, Six Ps framework, sustainable self-care

2.22 Don't Rush to Rested: Another Way We Push Through

Don't Rush to Rested: Another Way We Push ThroughWhy rest is a lifelong practice and how to let go of grind cultureSHOWNOTES I don’t know about you, but some types of rest leave me feeling more alive and some types of relaxation leave me feeling actually more depleted. I’ve been contemplating this and share my recent insights today that are helping me keep steering, unrushed and unpressured, in the direction of restorative rest again and again and again. It’s a lifelong practice. Are you in for that practice too? Timestamps (00:00) Welcome and opening breath (01:01) Reflecting on rest during the summer season (02:44) The Sea of Galilee and Dead Sea analogy (05:41) Hearing about The Nap Ministry and "Rest Is a Lifelong Practice" (12:11) "I Am Not a Machine, I Am a Divine Human Being" (15:04) Rested is strength (19:07) Identifying unsustainable patterns and celebrating progress (20:44) Quote and close Links & Resources Connect with Me on Instagram https://instagram.com/meaganhubbardcoaching DM or Email hello@meaganhubbard.com for details about the: Time Support 30min free coaching call  Time Glow Up 6-week coaching package  90 Day Total Time Transformation coaching package Why I say “Eat lunch and make new mistakes.” Season 1 Episode 1 of Permission to Pause: “Eat Lunch and Make New Mistakes” The story behind the why [https://youtu.be/kD6G_yHBTa0?si=OKZMNwtSo-Lk-ujO] Keywords rest as a lifelong practice, sustainable rest, grind culture, rest and personal growth, permission to rest, nervous system safety, restorative rest, Tricia Hersey, The Nap Ministry, rest mindset, healthy productivity, overcoming burnout, rest is strength, self-care practices, intentional rest, work life balance, personal growth for women, slowing down, rest and healing, divine human being

2.21 Box Breathing: What Empty Space Can Teach Us

(This episode contains a few minutes longer than normal life update, if you’re not interested, scroll to the Time Stamps and get to the main content!) What if the most uncomfortable part of a breathing exercise could teach you something valuable about the way you live? In this episode, I share how a simple box breathing practice led me to reflect on my relationship with rest, pauses, productivity, and the urge to constantly consume or move on to the next thing.  Time Stamps: (00:00) Welcome and summer updates (04:36) Box Breathing details (07:16) The pause feels uncomfortable, expanding is possible (12:32) Where this applies to our lives (15:52) Reflection questions for your own life (18:20) Permission to pause this summer (20:01) Quote and final thoughts Links & Resources * Connect with Me on Instagram https://instagram.com/meaganhubbardcoaching * DM or Email hello@meaganhubbard.com for details about the: Time Support 30min free coaching call  Time Glow Up 6-week coaching package  90 Day Total Time Transformation coaching package * Why I say “Eat lunch and make new mistakes.”Season 1 Episode 1 of Permission to Pause: “Eat Lunch and Make New Mistakes” The story behind the why [https://youtu.be/kD6G_yHBTa0?si=OKZMNwtSo-Lk-ujO] Keywords: box breathing, box breathing benefits, box breathing for stress, breathing exercises for stress relief, mindfulness practices, nervous system regulation, intentional living, permission to pause, rest and productivity, personal growth and self-care, mindful breathing, stress management techniques, reflective living, creating space in your schedule, overcoming hustle culture

2. 21 [Re-release] Pace Your Race: "I Receive, I Give" Meditation

This is one of my and my clients' favorite meditations. And one of the most popular podcast episodes from Season 1. For the woman who is in a season of giving and could use a few minutes to herself, to receive, let this be a nourishing pit-stop. I find a little goes a long way when you allow it to be enough for now. * Connect with Me on Instagram https://instagram.com/meaganhubbardcoaching [https://instagram.com/meaganhubbardcoaching] * DM or Email hello@meaganhubbard.com for details about the: Time Triage 30min free coaching call  or the Time Glow Up 6-week coaching experience  * Why I say “Eat lunch and make new mistakes.”Season 1 Episode 1 of Permission to Pause: “Eat Lunch and Make New Mistakes” The story behind the why [https://youtu.be/kD6G_yHBTa0?si=OKZMNwtSo-Lk-ujO]