27. Intentional Rest to Boost Creativity
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The Power of Intentional Rest for Returning to Creativity and Joy
In this episode of Mom Writes First, host Jen shares her personal journey of taking a five-month break from podcasting and writing to focus on intentional rest. She discusses the inspiration behind her decision, including insights from a TED Talk and the book 'Wintering' by Katherine May. Jen explores the seven types of rest as outlined by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith and explains how she applied these principles to restore her energy and creativity. This episode encourages listeners to reflect on their own need for rest and the impact it can have on their creative pursuits.
00:00 Using Intentional Rest to Boost Your Creativity
00:02 Introduction: Why I Took a Break
00:46 The Decision to Pause
02:43 Struggles and Realizations
06:12 The Turning Point
11:46 The Framework for Rest
16:32 The Seven Types of Rest
22:10 Implementing Rest in My Life
28:24 Encouragement and Conclusion
Mentioned in the Show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGNN4EPJzGk
https://ideas.ted.com/the-7-types-of-rest-that-every-person-needs
https://katherine-may.co.uk/wintering
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1. Intentional Rest to Boost Your Creativity (00:00:00)
2. Introduction: Why I Took a Break (00:00:02)
3. The Decision to Pause (00:00:46)
4. Struggles and Realizations (00:02:43)
5. The Turning Point (00:06:12)
6. The Framework for Rest (00:11:46)
7. The Seven Types of Rest (00:16:32)
8. Implementing Rest in My Life (00:22:10)
9. Encouragement and Conclusion (00:28:24)
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