In this episode of the Women's Career Mastery Podcast, hosts Laura and Christine explore the importance and benefits of slowing down, especially for women who often juggle multiple responsibilities. They emphasize the value of taking micro-moments to pause and reflect throughout the day to reduce extreme pressure and enhance decision-making. They discuss the artificiality of deadlines, the necessity of trusting oneself, and the incorporation of self-care routines like meditation and scheduled breaks. The episode encourages listeners to give themselves permission to pause and to view downtime as integral to productivity and overall well-being.
00:00 Introduction to Women's Career Mastery
00:38 The Importance of Slowing Down
01:09 Breathing Exercise: A Practical Pause
02:20 Understanding the Pressure to Keep Moving
03:49 Reframing Deadlines and Productivity
05:44 Balancing Work and Personal Life
11:45 Building Pause Moments into Your Day
13:55 Self-Care and Permission to Pause
17:47 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Pause
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30-Min Complimentary Session with Christine Samuel
30-Min Complimentary Session with Laura Casale
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