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This week, we’re talking about something our culture often dismisses but your writing life desperately needs: rest. In this episode, I’ll share why rest matters, how you can create more of it—even when life feels full—and the surprising lessons I learned during my own summer break. Grab your pen and notebook and get ready to explore the radical power of doing less.

Episode Highlights

• 1:26: Why I Decided to Take a Month Off
• 5:30: Connecting with Your Inner Compass
• 10:23: The 3 S’s of Rest 
• 15:23: Why Doing Less Can Lead to More 
• 18:15: My Biggest Takeaways
• 21:44 Three Ways to Capture Your Best Ideas 

Resources for this Episode: 

• Learn about Marie Forleo
• Tips for Improving Your Sleep Hygiene
• Julia Cameron on the Benefit of Morning Pages 
• Do You Need a Rest Before You Rest by Tia Levings

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