.png)
Connect and Grow Magazine: Issue 18 February - March 2025
You can listen to our Feature Article here:
You can also read the article below.
This month, we are thrilled to spotlight Rely-Ability, a phenomenal powerhouse in the Disability Sector dedicated to empowering individuals with NDIS plans!
For many years, I believed that success meant continuing to push through, regardless of how I felt. I’d often find myself sometimes falling asleep with my finger on the keyboard, trying to get those last-minute things done. My to-do list was always a mile long, with endless tasks and unrelenting pressure that I’d put on myself. I’d been a solopreneur for many years. (And a single Mum.)
I pushed through exhaustion and ignored my body’s signals, but instead of thriving, I found myself hitting the wall, burnt out and unable to function for more than two hours a day.
Through my own journey (and what I share in my Thrive book), I've learned that rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a requirement AND a productive business strategy! When we rest, we recharge our minds, regulate our nervous systems, and reconnect with our creativity.
It takes us out of survival mode, and we can be more expansive with our thinking and listen more to our inner guidance and intuitive nudges and downloads!
Rest is even more crucial for neurodiverse business owners, whose brains often process more information at once.
Here are three simple ways to incorporate rest into your routine and watch yourself and your business thrive:
1. Build Rest into Your Schedule One
Of the most transformative changes I made was scheduling breaks as non-negotiables. In Thrive, I talk about the importance of “micro-rests”—small pauses throughout the day to breathe, stretch, or step away from your desk. I found that if I was tired, a 10- —or 20-minute nap meant I could complete a task much faster than trying to just push through. It actually saved me time in the long run.
2. Prioritize Sleep Without Guilt
It’s tempting to sacrifice sleep to squeeze in more work, but poor sleep decreases productivity. When I prioritised 7-8 hours of sleep, I made better decisions, solved problems faster, and showed up more confidently.
Grab the FREE sleep guide here: https://abundantheartcoaching.clickfunnels.com/sleep-guide-heal-chronic-burnout
3. Embrace the Power of ‘No’
Burnout often comes from overcommitting. In Thrive, I share how learning to say “no” to tasks, clients, or opportunities that drained me, allowed me to focus on what truly aligned with my goals and helped me to protect my time and energy.
Watch my FREE YouTube video on setting boundaries in business here: https://youtu.be/2ofeZrVWGx8?si=mA9cZxS0_tdl0JVT
When you allow yourself to rest, you’re not slowing down your business—you’re fuelling it.
If you’re ready to break free from burnout and build a business that supports your wellbeing, my Thrive book offers practical tools to help you get there.
🌟 Get your copy of Thrive: Overcome Burnout and Reclaim Your Energy and Passion for Life today! Link https://www.amazon.com.au/Thrive-Overcome-Burnout-Reclaim-Passion-ebook/dp/B0D7ZLR7G
Written by Sally Holden
Why not purchase the entire magazine for all of our incredible articles? Visit: www.connectangrowmagazine.com
Subscribe today for the full version of the magazine, and access the digital magazine and audio versions of it:
(C) Break Free Consultancy 2024
Disclaimer: Information is accurate at the time of publication and subject to change