RESOURCES AND IDEAS FOR
MEANINGFUL REST

Featured Articles by Jessica Hsieh

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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.

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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.

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It’s Never Too Late To…

An old icebreaker question caused me to reflect on regret. What will I regret not doing or trying? What or who should I not give up on?

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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.

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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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Learning the Language of Rest

Different societies and cultures have developed language to describe practices and concepts of rest - such as niksen (Dutch), dolce far niente (Italian), siesta (Spanish), inemuri (Japanese), to name a few.

Tips and Inspiration

Rest Diary

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A Rest Diary captures moments of intentional rest

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✨ Supporting my clients and being trusted to be part of their journey is something I never take lightly. I’m grateful to share a highlight from one of my clients, Jamel Bowles: "Facing extreme stress at a global social media company, I
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. Read my lates
Finding Beauty Again Earlier this year, I wrote about seeking out places to find beauty when things get ugly. I love going to art museums because I usually find beauty there. But there are times when beauty surprises me by showing up in unexpect
Eager to speak at this innovative microlearning event for women business owners! I’ll be sharing about combating burnout with rest. Connect, learn, and be inspired. Come join the @wbowwa luncheon on Sept 25th at the Mercer Island Community C
It’s time for a break. I’ve asked for time off. I’ve booked a trip. Finally, the day has come. I’m on my getaway but my mental to-do list won’t stop. The notifications on my phone don’t stop. And the people I&rs
At Meaningful Rest, I help tired, burned-out professionals find rest. As a rest consultant/trainer, I need to practice what I preach. Sharing some intentional moments of rest I’ve captured over the past month and the benefits they provided fo