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Depressed 《》Deep Rest The concept of "Depressed" as "Deep Rest" can be a powerful reframing of the emotional state, suggesting that depression might be a signal from the body and mind calling for profound rest, healing, and restoration. Here’s a deeper exploration: "Depressed" as a Need for Deep Rest 💖 Body's Call for Pause: Depression often manifests as fatigue, lack of motivation, or a desire to withdraw. These can be interpreted as the body's way of urging us to slow down and recover from burnout or emotional overload. 💖 Mind Seeking Stillness: Overstimulation, constant stress, and unresolved emotions might lead to a shutdown, prompting the mind to seek refuge in silence and reflection. 💖 Healing Through Rest: When seen as a call for deep rest, depression becomes less about dysfunction and more about an opportunity for restoration, self-care, and re-alignment with our true needs. How to Honor the Call for Deep Rest: ⚡ Slow Down: Create space in your life for stillness and quiet reflection. ⚡ Simplify Priorities: Focus on small, manageable actions to reduce overwhelm. ⚡ Restorative Practices: Engage in activities that rejuvenate, like meditation, gentle movement, or nature walks. ⚡ Connect Compassionately: Seek support from trusted friends, therapists, or support groups to share your journey. ⚡ Reflect and Realign: Use this period to reassess what truly matters and let go of what no longer serves you. Reframing depression as "Deep Rest" shifts the narrative from pathology to empowerment, acknowledging the innate wisdom of our bodies and minds in signaling a need for care and renewal. ❓💬 Do you give yourself space and take time for deep rest and recovery? What practices do you form to for renewal? Share!

When you promise someone something do you follow through? Do you send an email, a text, or have an employee break the news when you break your promise, or do you own it and actually reach out for a kind conversation to discuss the change? How do you feel when someone breaks their promise to you? Do you respond with bitterness or can you radiate kindness & love?

This is an incredibly fun series every year from Katy Bowman of Nutritious Movement https://www.nutritiousmovement.com/exercise-advent-2024-heads-up-24-moves-for-your-head-neck/ Check out the previous years too! Enjoy! ⚡🤗⚡

Too many things to do tearing at you... already? 🙁 The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, yet for many, the endless to-do lists and year-end deadlines feel like an unrelenting weight. 🤔 Sound familiar? If you’re juggling work, family, and festive commitments, it’s no wonder you feel stretched thin. Take Action 💖 Pause and Prioritize: Start each day by listing your top three priorities. Focus on what truly matters and let go of the rest. 💖 Movement Breaks: Every hour, take two minutes to stretch, breathe deeply, or step outside for a quick reset. 💖 Micro-Moments of Joy: Dedicate 5 minutes daily to something you love—reading, music, or just sitting quietly. "Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you." – Anne Lamott This season, remember that taking care of yourself isn’t selfish - it’s essential. Discover how to move through the chaos with calm and clarity. With the WISE Revitalize system, you’ll have simple strategies to stay centered and re-energize quickly, no matter how hectic the season gets. You deserve to feel fabulous, even in the busiest times. ✨ Get WISE Revitalize! ✨ Are you ready? Let's talk!