Wellness Wednesday: The Power of Pauses
In a world that seems to never stop moving, we often forget the importance of pressing pause. This notion was eloquently illustrated by Rachel Hill, who used her reflection during quarantine to highlight the necessity of taking a moment to reassess our lives and question what truly matters.
Unlike during quarantine, when external circumstances forced us to pause, we rarely take the time to introspect. Yet, it is during these pauses that we can delve deeper into our lives and examine what we value most. This idea was aptly captured in Hill’s conversation with her therapist, where she discovered that the collective pause society experienced provided an opportunity for people to reflect on their lives and prioritize their well-being.
Most importantly, an occasional pause can help us implement better habits and small adjustments in our daily lives. These adjustments, in turn, can lead us closer to living life on our own terms and nurturing a deeper connection with our values.
Hill’s personal experience with the loss of her mother serves as a poignant reminder of life’s fleeting nature. It underscores the criticality of pausing to reassess and then moving forward with a life more in alignment with our values. Wellness, in its true essence, requires us to sometimes slow down and evaluate what truly makes us happy and fulfilled.
