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Did you know we all have a stress signature?

Learn about the various signs of stress and the importance of recognizing them early.

Why rest?

Making a case for rest in a world that values productivity and performance.

Featured Articles

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Can Beauty Save?

I seek out places to find beauty when things get ugly. Going to where beauty exists led to an unexpected experience of beauty and its amazing ability to communicate truths.

A professional worker with a backpack waiting at a crosswalk in an urban area, overlaid with the title 'An Unlikely Cure'.

An Unlikely Cure

I must be honest with myself. I just started a new wellness venture, and I feel quite a bit of stress. Being a solo entrepreneur means I don't have anybody but myself. I also feel isolated.

Woman in transition holding a box of personal belongings, leaving an empty office. Space Needle visible outside. Overlaid with words: "After Leaving."

After Leaving

Leaving a long-time workplace can feel like the end of a committed, personal relationship. Some reflections on this important time of transition.

Meaningful Rest founder at a business luncheon with the title of the article: Don't Shrink

Don’t Shrink

Feeling small is exhausting. The last time I felt small was at a business luncheon. My table had executives from established businesses, and as an entrepreneur with an early-stage business, I felt out of place. I felt myself shrink.

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An article about an unexpected incident that caused mental stress, how I responded, and the surprising ways I navigate and manage mental stress. #meaningfulrest #reststrategy #stress # wellbein
I love to celebrate. It stems from my cultural upbringing, which is deeply rooted in celebration and community. Enjoy this article (link in bio) about celebration and why I still choose to celebrate. 📩 Follow Meaningful Rest for more thoughts and
I’m excited to formally announce a new Meaningful Rest offering.   🔹New Offering: Team Talks and Seminars🔹 “Prevent Burnout with the Right Type of Rest”   ✔ Research-based, Experience-tested ✔ Practical and workplace-re
New post: To Begin Again Remembering the last time I was stuck and how to un-Freeze. Link in bio. #meaningfulrest #wellbeing #freeze #survivalresponses #restcoach
“How was your year?” It’s a simple question; yet it stumped me. Truth be told, I didn’t really know. I hadn’t reflected on my year. An end-of-the-year reflection feels like piling on another task on an already full to
Burnout isn’t one-size-fits-all—and neither is rest. The type of rest you need depends on the kind of burnout you’re experiencing. Had a wonderful time diving into the topic, “How to Prevent Burnout with the Right Type of Re