When we are banging our head against the wall, one of the best strategies is just going for a walk." - Ana Melikian, Ph.D. In this episode, Andrea Anderson and Barbara Hemphill interview Ana Melikian about strategies for achieving lasting change. Drawing from her 10-year experience with the Mindset Zone podcast, Ana emphasizes that while mindset shifts are crucial, they are just one piece of the transformation puzzle. To truly transform, Ana introduces a triangle framework that encompasses thoughts, feelings, and actions, all interlinked. She emphasizes self-awareness through exploration, encouraging simple practices like paying attention to one's breath. Ana, with her background in psychology, shares her journey and unveils her PIE Method®, which involves creating intentional pauses to foster thoughtful responses over knee-jerk reactions. Ana advocates for the power of pausing and categorizes this into macro, scheduled, and micro pauses, each serving a strategic purpose in fostering intentional and meaningful responses. The episode concludes with a compelling discussion on embracing experimentation and celebrating small wins, emphasizing that failures are stepping stones to success. Don’t miss out on this inspiring conversation that promises to enhance your approach to personal growth and reduce burnout. Let's dive in! ***This episode is rebroadcast here at the MINDSET ZONE® with consent from Andrea Anderson and Barbara Hemphill, the hosts of the PEP Talk! Productivity Environment Podcast. The Power of Pause This week on the MINDSET ZONE podcast: 00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome 09:49 The PIE Method: Pause, Increase Self-Awareness, Embrace Experimentation 14:11 Practical Applications and Examples 27:51 Final Thoughts and Conclusion Meet Your Host: Ana Melikian, Ph.D., advises leaders on how to amplify impact while avoiding burnout. She is passionate about teaching others how to unlock their human potential using simple and powerful approaches such as her P.I.E. method. 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭? Set a time to speak with Ana HERE and learn about your (or your team's) burnout risk and how to enhance well-being, effectiveness, and teamwork! Related episodes: Expand What’s Possible!