Today we explore the power of rest for entrepreneurs. We dive into why entrepreneurs struggle with resting, the importance of rest for growth, and recognizing the need for a pause. This conversation also includes differentiating between anxiety and excitement, practicing the power of the pause, and planning rest periods. It emphasizes the power of rest and its impact on success, resting when you're resting, and creating a plan for rest with intentionality and traction.

Key Takeaways

• Entrepreneurs often struggle with resting due to their go-getter nature and the constant drive to achieve more.
• Rest is essential for growth, as stress plus rest equals growth.
• Recognizing the need for a pause involves differentiating between anxiety and excitement and practicing the power of the pause throughout the day.
• Planning rest periods, such as taking a day off every week or longer breaks every quarter, is crucial for maintaining balance and preventing burnout.
• Resting when you are resting means fully disconnecting from work and allowing your body and mind to recharge.
• Creating a plan for rest requires intentionality and tracking sleep patterns to ensure adequate rest is prioritized.

Chapters

Why do entrepreneurs struggle with resting? 0:00

The importance of rest for growth 2:22

Differentiating between anxiety and excitement 3:51

Practicing the power of the pause 6:40

The power of rest and its impact on success 8:09

Resting when you're resting 12:23

Creating a plan for rest 13:51

Intentionality and traction in rest 17:39

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Coach Holly Read

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Sports Psychology + Business Strategy

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Music

Free Me (instrumental) - NEFFEX (no copyright)

Artist link:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBefBxNTPoNCQBU_Lta6Nvg