You’re not a schoolkid asking permission to play after chores. Rest is not a reward. It’s the precondition for doing anything sustainably, sanely, and with soul. You should rest before you need it. Don't until you crash. Stephen |
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A walk without headphones. A slow coffee with a friend. Lying on the floor, letting your nervous system settle (a personal favourite). These moments won’t show up on your KPI dashboard. And they have no value on a to-do list. But they slow your life down enough that you can notice it. Which is essential. Because you can't be happy in the future. You can only be happy now. Stephen
You can tick off 50 tasks and still be no closer to peace, fulfilment, or a sense of self. Some days, real progress is putting your phone down and being truly present for lunch. Surely we can do that, right? Stephen
If I wanted someone to like me I would ask them to do me a favour. Just something small. Nothing dramatic. But, if they do that, their brain says, "I am helping this person, I must like them." And if they won't even do the slightest thing for you, you don't want anything to do with them anyways. Have a great week, Stephen