What if rest isn't the opposite of productivity... but its foundation?Welcome to the very first episode of The Pause Between, a podcast that explores the power of rest, recovery, and recharging in a world that glorifies busyness. I’m your host, Ate Gia, and I’m so grateful you’re here.In this episode, we ask the question: Why do we need to rest—not later, not next week—but every single day?We’ll explore: ✨ Why rest is not a reward 🧠 How chronic lack of rest impacts our body, brain, and emotions 🌿 How rest boosts long-term health, purpose, and creativity 🧡 Gentle mindset shifts to help you rest without guiltThis episode is your reminder: Rest is not something you earn. It’s something you deserve.📥 Download the FREE PDF Toolkit A companion journal to help you explore your personal relationship with rest. bit.ly/40Z6SmJ💌 Let’s stay connected  📸 Follow me on Instagram: @thepausebetweenpodcast🎵 Watch & rest with me on TikTok: @thepausebetweenpodcast📩 Got reflections or stories to share? Email me at: [email protected]💬 Tag me — I’d love to hear how you’re finding your pause. 🌀🌐 Use the hashtag #ThePauseBetweenPodcast to share your story. I’d love to hear: Why do you want to rest more intentionally?If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear this today. Follow or subscribe to the show so you won’t miss the next episode.Until then, keep pausing, keep breathing, and remember: Every pause sharpens you. 🧡 References and Studies• Chronic Stress and Sleep – APA https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2013/sleep• Work Breaks and Mental Performance – Journal of Occupational Health Psychology https://journals.sagepub.com/home/ohp• Meta-Analysis on Micro-Breaks – PMC https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8659017• Workplace Active Rest Programs – PMC https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8325233• ErgoScience on Work-Rest Balance https://www.ergoscience.com• Sleep and Metabolism – Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/100/4/1664/2815141• Sleep Duration and Longevity – NIH Study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2864873• Rest in the Workplace – Greater Good Science Center https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_case_for_working_less• Restorative Rest and Productivity – Atlassian Blog https://www.atlassian.com/blog/productivity/restorative-restSend us a message. So excited to hear from you!Thinking of Podcasting? I Recommend..Use Buzzsprout super easy& beginner-friendly. Link : https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2467330Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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