SoundBits podcast

The importance of pausing and taking breaks throughout the day

Episode Summary

This episode of Soundbits podcast features Kim Groshek reconnecting with her friend Julie Fraser. Julie talks about her new venture, Ford's Brent, a mastermind group for people looking for support and connection in a safe space. They discuss the importance of taking pauses throughout the day to de-stress and reconnect with oneself and nature. Julie is passionate about spreading the concept of pausing through her program and Kim shares her experiences with creating boundaries and disconnecting from technology.

Episode Notes

Episode Notes: Soundbits Podcast

Guests: Kim Groshek and Julie Fraser

Topic: The importance of pausing and taking breaks throughout the day

Julie Fraser

• Runs a mastermind group called Ford's Brent, which provides a safe space for people to connect and support each other.
• Believes in the importance of pausing throughout the day to de-stress and reconnect with oneself and nature.
• Developed a 30-day pause challenge to help people incorporate pausing into their daily routines.

Kim Groshek

• Recently retired but still works in manufacturing software research.
• Creates boundaries around work time to disconnect from technology.
• Shares her experiences with mindfulness and creating time boxes for work.

Key Points:

• People are often wired to stay busy and forget to take breaks.
• Pausing can be a powerful tool for reducing stress and improving focus.
• There are many ways to incorporate pausing into your day, such as taking short walks, meditating, or simply taking a few deep breaths.
• Creating boundaries around technology use is important for both work-life balance and mental health.
• Disconnecting from technology allows you to be more present in the moment and connect with the people and world around you.

Quotes:

• "The pause is so, so important." - Julie Fraser
• "We need each other and we need nature and we need just so much beyond what we can get from our devices." - Julie Fraser
• "People can't fathom it. In fact, I said that my nephew is about to start a new job next Monday. And I said, oh, that's great. So, you know, enjoy a little relaxation. He writes me back and goes, you don't really understand the concept of relaxation." - Julie Fraser ░