Octavia Raheem, a rest coach, yoga and meditation teacher, and author of *Rest is Sacred*, joins to redefine the art of pausing. She emphasizes that rest is crucial for creativity and self-discovery, challenging the myth of constant productivity. Raheem shares how to integrate micro-rests into daily routines and highlights their transformative effects. Listeners are guided through a soothing rest practice that blends mindfulness, breathing, and relaxation techniques, unlocking clarity and inspiration.
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Rest as Refuge and Remembrance
Rest provides refuge and insight into who we are beyond performance.
It sparks inspiration, creativity, and better performance.
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Start by Stopping
Start by stopping and finding 1% more presence.
Eliminate distractions like open tabs or phone notifications for micro-rest.
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Rest is Sacred
Rest is a necessity, not a luxury or something earned.
It's as essential as food and water.
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Reclaiming Our Brilliance Through the Practice of Stillness
Octavia Raheem
Atomic Habits
James Clear
Atomic Habits by James Clear provides a practical and scientifically-backed guide to forming good habits and breaking bad ones. The book introduces the Four Laws of Behavior Change: make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying. It also emphasizes the importance of small, incremental changes (atomic habits) that compound over time to produce significant results. Clear discusses techniques such as habit stacking, optimizing the environment to support desired habits, and focusing on continuous improvement rather than goal fixation. The book is filled with actionable strategies, real-life examples, and stories from various fields, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their habits and achieve personal growth[2][4][5].
Rest is essential. It’s like food or water; without it, we die. As today’s guest points out though, it’s also a sacred practice.
In today’s conversation, originally held live on Hello Monday’s Office Hours, Octavia Raheem joins Jessi Hempel to talk about, and to practice, rest. Octavia Raheem is a rest coach, yoga and meditation teacher, and author. Her latest book is called Rest is Sacred: Reclaiming Our Brilliance Through the Practice of Stillness.
She and Jessi discuss:
How rest sparks creativity and connection
Rethinking productivity through rest
How to build micro-rest practices into your days
The power of rest for self-reflection, personal growth, and clarity
Then, Octavia leads us in a transformative guided rest practice that combines mindfulness, relaxation, and breathing techniques.
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