A Series on Words: Part 2

"There’s got to be some sort of white space between getting up from your desk to get some water and taking a sabbatical for a year, right?"

Listening to the latest episode in the 'How To' series from The Atlantic really struck a chord with me. I've spent the last eight years of my career hustling, moving rapidly from one thing to the next, driving forward without taking the time to stop, pause, and breathe—in and out. I made it an intention for the second half of 2023 to slow down, to take time to rest and focus, to lean into my flow state, and to just be.

What Alex Soojung-Kim Pang says mid-podcast rings true for me:

And for me, [resting] is an opportunity to observe the world in a more thoughtful, mindful way. To really, very consciously, slow down to pay attention to what I’m doing. And to try to literally see the world a little bit more clearly.

So, I'm embracing this way of being in 2024—one where we pause and slow down to then advance even further with clarity. A way where we prioritize restorative rest over the hustle, creating intentional moments to recharge so that we can better invest in those around us and create the life we want to live.

Care to join me? And don't forget to get up from your desk to grab some water while you're at it. ??

PS, you can listen to the podcast here: https://www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/archive/2024/01/how-to-rest/676197/