Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel How rest boosts creativity and productivity: a guided practice with Octavia Raheem
Feb 3, 2025
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.
Start by Stopping
- Start by stopping and finding 1% more presence.
- Eliminate distractions like open tabs or phone notifications for micro-rest.
Rest is Sacred
- Rest is a necessity, not a luxury or something earned.
- It's as essential as food and water.
