Guest Tracy Stanley, an actual empress of rest, discusses the importance of rest and balancing productivity. They explore the cultural shift towards valuing balance and the challenges of resting in a society that values busyness. Discover the practical benefits of rest through yoga nidra, including lower stress and increased productivity. They also delve into conditioning and ancestry in rest, and Tracy's mastermind class that includes a yoga nidra practice.
Rest and the practice of yoga nidra can lower stress, anxiety, and depression, enhancing productivity and well-being.
Challenging the cultural pressure to constantly be busy and prioritizing rest is essential for a balanced and fulfilling life.
Deep dives
Rest as a Practical Tool for Productivity and Well-being
Rest, intentional rest, and the practice of yoga nidra have been proven to lower stress, anxiety, and depression, making them valuable tools for productivity and well-being. Research shows that when we are anxious, stressed, or feeling low, our productivity and effectiveness suffer. By incorporating intentional rest and yoga nidra into our routines, we can alleviate these negative states and enhance our overall performance. Tracy Stanley shares her personal experience with yoga nidra and how it made her feel more rested and creative, allowing her to tackle challenges more efficiently. Rest is not just about sleep; it is a practice of non-doing that opens up space in our minds, leading to greater insights and problem-solving abilities. Rest is not only practical but essential for success.
Challenging the Culture of Constant Busyness
The conversation explores the cultural pressure to constantly be busy and productive, even for individuals who have achieved success and could retire. Examples are given, such as Oprah Winfrey continuing to work despite her immense success. This pressure to always be on the go and never take time for rest is detrimental to our well-being. Tracy and Danielle urge listeners to challenge this mindset and prioritize rest when needed. They emphasize the importance of modeling rest and shifting our conditioning around the value of rest. Rest should not be seen as lazy or unproductive; it is a necessary component of a balanced and fulfilling life.
Yoga Nidra as a Practice of Deep Rest and Creative Enhancement
Tracy Stanley shares her journey with discovering yoga nidra, a practice of deep relaxation that goes beyond sleep. She explains how yoga nidra allowed her to access a part of herself that was always at rest and connected to deeper wisdom. Through regular practice, she found that even a short session of yoga nidra made her feel as if she had received a full night's sleep, leaving her more revitalized and creatively inspired. By repurposing rest as a biohack and incorporating intentional rest into her busy lifestyle, Tracy experienced enhanced creativity and problem-solving abilities. Rest, particularly through practices like yoga nidra, offers a powerful tool for rejuvenation and unlocking our inner potential.
You’re bigger than your to-do list, and I knowwww, your to-do list is BIG.
Does just the thought of slowing down make your palms sweat? It is possible to prioritize deeper rest without sacrificing momentum. And I’ve got just the woman (she’s an actual empress of rest) to teach about it. I asked my beloved friend, Tracee Stanley to guest in our Heart Centered Mastermind. You’re about to hear the highlights…
Eps 96 of WITH LOVE, DANIELLE:
What research tells us about rest––did you know sleep is not the same as rest?!
How to spot your social conditioning around NOT resting.
Tracee’s journey from ambition + hustle in Hollywood to prioritizing rest––and how it rocketed her productivity.
Hustle culture and our addiction to being constantly relevant.
The fundamentals of Yoga Nidra
Come on over to the sane side of productivity…
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