Let me ask you something: when was the last time you gave yourself a real pause—not a quick coffee run between meetings, not zoning out in front of Netflix, but an honest-to-goodness step away from the noise of life?
If you’re anything like the women I coach (and let’s be honest, like me too), you’ve probably been running on overdrive. Your calendar is a tangled mess of clients, deadlines, family obligations, and that “someday” list you keep pretending you’ll get to when life slows down. Spoiler alert: life never slows down on its own.
Here’s the paradox: the harder we push, the more behind we feel. The more behind we feel, the harder we push. And guess what? That hamster wheel isn’t going anywhere new.
So how do you break out? You step away to step up.
- Perspective loves space. Big ideas don’t usually arrive when you’re knee-deep in email. They sneak in when you’re walking by the water or sitting in silence.
- Your nervous system needs a reset. When you unplug, even for a short while, your brain shifts into problem-solving and creativity mode instead of “just survive today” mode.
- Breakthroughs require distance. Sometimes you can’t see the pattern you’re stuck in until you’re far enough away to recognize it.
Why Stepping Away Works
Try This:
- Put “white space” on your calendar. Even an hour of unplugged time this week—phone off, journal open—will surprise you.
- Change your scenery. Don’t underestimate the power of a walk in nature, a museum visit, or just working in a new environment. Fresh setting, fresh thinking.
- Ask the question: “If I stepped away from the noise right now, what clarity might I gain?” Then actually give yourself permission to find out.
Listen, success isn’t about squeezing in one more Zoom call. It’s about creating the space where your best ideas and truest longings have room to breathe.
Make yourself a priority this week. Make a sacred appointment with yourself to renew and recharge. I promise you will come back more centered, more energized with renewed ideas. You are worth it!
