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Michaela Thomas

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Resistance to rest, and rest as resistance

5/8/2024 • 20 min

In this episode of the Pause Purpose Play podcast, I tackle the often-neglected concept of rest, especially for individuals with ADHD and perfectionists. I present rest as the best-kept secret of high performance, crucial for achieving more and preventing burnout. The episode explores the resistance many feel towards allowing themselves to rest, labelling rest a… Play episode

Passion and purpose through pain and rebellion, with Holly Matthews
Singing for Joy and Mental Health - Not Perfection with Rachel Maloy
From Burnout to Brilliance: The Burn Bright Experience
Accepting compliments, receiving praise and being proud of yourself
Reducing rushing to feel better and be more productive
Workplace wellbeing with Ross McIntosh
Daring to be "too big for your boots"
My Spacious Adventure 4 - The Courage Piece
My Spacious Adventure 3 - The Insights Piece
My Spacious Adventure 2 - The Energy Piece
My Spacious Adventure 1 - The Permission Piece
How 'resilience' is involved in burnout
The cost of being a 'lost girl' with ADHD
Compassion for growth and self-mastery, with Dr Nilesh Satguru
Harnessing your hyperfocus, without the hangover or burnout
Burnout linked with overworking, with Selina Barker
Understanding ADHD burnout
Letting go of the “New Year, New You” pressure
Loneliness, trauma and compassion at Christmas
Dealing with comparison culture at Christmas
Festive Perfectionism - Finding Joy in the Imperfections
Avoiding Festive Burnout by Stopping People Pleasing
Permission to Look After Yourself When You’re Ill
Humour, Resilience, and the Rollercoaster of Motherhood With Emily-Jane Cl…
Good Enough is not Failure
How low is Your Energy Battery?
Morning Routines - What to do Instead of Putting Pressure on Yourself
People Pleasing, Saying no and Setting Boundaries
Embracing Impostor Syndrome - With Jill Stoddard
Permission to Make Progress Over Perfection
Nourishing Yourself Through Nutrition, With Thalia Pellegrini
Being Mindful and Noticing : Bonus Episode
Letting go of Overworking and People Pleasing With Natalie Costa
Making More Progress by Letting Go of Perfect
Connecting More Deeply With Yourself And With What Matters To You
Don’t Ask, Don’t Get
The Societal Pressure Of Perfection With Thomas Curran
Soothing Shame With Compassion and Connection
It’s Not Your Fault if You Have ADHD
Balancing Necessary Self-Care with Nourishing Self-Care
Surviving Hard Knocks with Compassion
Permission and Self-Worth with Sam Dhu
Rest and Recovery from Stress
The Pressure To Look Perfect And Why Being Thinner Won’t Make You Happier
Allowing Time For Change To Happen
This is How Your Marriage Ends, With Matthew Fray
The Spacious Life You’re Trying to Create
Procrastination And Self-Compassion For Avoiding Fear
Tolerating Fear of Failure and Making Mistakes

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