S3E1: The Power of the Pause - 3 R’s of Recovery - Lindsey Fuller
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Overview
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
What are the 3 R’s?
Rest: Emphasizing the importance of taking time to relax and recharge, allowing the body and mind to recover from stress and fatigue.
Restoration: Focusing on activities and practices that rejuvenate and restore energy, helping to rebuild strength and vitality.
Right-Sizing the Mental Load: Addressing the need to manage and balance mental responsibilities, reducing overwhelm and creating a more sustainable approach to daily tasks
Today’s Speaker
Lindsey Fuller, Executive Director of The Teaching Well
Salina Mae, Lead Facilitator of The Teaching Well
“The invitation is that if you can get all three of these Rs into your intentionally designed break, you will actualize more holistic recovery.”
Episode Transcript
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Episode Highlights
Reflections on the Micro-Sabbatical (01:01)
The Three Rs of Recovery (05:04)
Salina Mae ‘Settle’ Session (11:00)
Right Sizing the Mental Load (11:13)
Practical Steps for Work-Life Balance (15:00)
Powerful Quotes
“You may be in desperate need of recalibration.”- Lindsey Fuller
“"Restoration might look like self-care appointments, like going to the chiropractor, going on a hike with your best friends or for me, prayer." - Lindsey Fuller
“Rest isn’t a reward for exhaustion. It’s a prerequisite for your excellence.” -Lindsey Fuller
“Managing your mental load is a critical way to recharge your life battery." - Lindsey Fuller
“If you really want to right-size your nervous system and recalibrate your work-life integration, it's so worth it." - Lindsey Fuller
“I realized I didn't want to return to work with that story that everyone has: I need a vacation from my vacation." - Lindesy Fuller
“Restoration is actually recharging your wellbeing and vitality, for me, it feels like activities that return you to yourself after giving so much to your professional mission." - Lindsey Fuller
“Restoration is actually recharging your wellbeing and vitality, for me, it feels like activities that return you to yourself after giving so much to your professional mission."- Lindsey Fuller
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