Pause, Breathe, Bloom: The Power of Rest in a Busy Life

Rest isn’t lazy; it’s leadership. When you pause on purpose, your nervous system resets, creativity returns, and confidence rises.

Three reset practices - **60-second breath break:** Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 6. Repeat 5 times. - **Two-minute brain dump:** Write everything swirling in your head. Circle the top 1‒3 items that truly matter today. - **Tech-free window:** Protect one hour after waking or before bed. Let your brain settle.

Create a rest ritual Choose a cue (lighting a candle, herbal tea, soft music). Pair it with breath or journaling at the same time daily. Routines tell your body it’s safe to exhale.

When you honor rest, you sharpen your power to choose ̶ with calm, clarity, and confidence.

̶ BloomwithMichelleB “Wellness is your Power. Confidence is your Legacy.”