Leaning Into Rest - Why It's Critical For Working Creatives

With the Season 5 finale, Melissa and Heather talk about rest and why it's so critical for self-employed creatives. What does rest look like (no it's not sleep - but that's critical too!)? It's not a "one size fits all" concept. It may be a two week vacation but what if a "leave the house" vacation isn't possible?
We dig deep into ways we can ensure rest is part of our creative cycle - whether you're an introvert, extrovert, parent, caregiver, managing multiple roles, financially strapped or somebody who needs movement or somebody who needs stillness. And we talk about how switching our mindset towards everyday chores we don't like can actually turn them into moments of restoration for our brains!
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This episode is great for creatives who...
⭐️ are tired or feeling burnt out
⭐️ know they need rest but don't know how to make it happen
⭐️ don't find typical "restful" activities particularly restorative
⭐️ are looking for ways to incorporate small moments of rest into each day
⭐️ need a longer break
⭐️ need permission to ask for rest when they need it (here's your permission!)
Original Air Date: June 3, 2024
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[@atikulnur]

This is a very beneficial video.

[@SharonMarieWhite]

Great subject! I took a break from releasing music and it actually feels good. Now I am excited to get the new music out this fall/winter. However, I did invest more time into my visual art so that feels constructive 😊. Enjoyed the Podcast 👏

[@andshelookedup]

I had a piano teacher who used to make me stop practicing a few days before my RCM exams. She said the break would make my playing more expressive and in the moment. And she was right - I always sounded better after those few days away. It's very counter-intuitive though! Hope you have a great summer Sharon!