Have you ever wondered how pausing life for a moment can truly transform your well-being? 💫

Welcoming you back to the series, we begin with Lindsey sharing her heartfelt journey through a recent micro-sabbatical and how intentional breaks can be a powerful tool for recovery and wellness. She introduces the transformative “three Rs” of recovery: Rest, Restoration, and Right-Sizing the Mental Load 🌿

Lindsey reminds us that caring for our whole selves—mind and body—is essential. By opening up about her own struggles with burnout and the breakthroughs she’s experienced, she offers practical tips anyone can use to create better balance between work and life. This episode warmly invites you to pause, prioritize self-care, and start your own path toward lasting harmony and joy.

Tune in to learn how you can take those first steps to a healthier, more balanced you 💛

Key Takeaways:

Micro-sabbaticals can be as effective as longer breaks
Intentionality in breaks leads to better recovery outcomes
Burnout may not be solved by a sabbatical alone
Rest, restoration, and right-sizing the mental load are crucial for recovery
Mental health days are not always sufficient for true recovery
Planning and organization can alleviate mental load stress
Support from others can enhance personal recovery efforts
Creating a balanced work-life integration is key to wellness

Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/3recovery

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Gather At The Well: The Power of the Pause - 3 R’s of Recovery - Lindsey Fuller

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