In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, Kelley discusses how to transition from restlessness to deep, restorative rest. She emphasizes the importance of different types of rest beyond sleep and explores the seven types of rest: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, sensory, and creative. Kelley shares personal insights about her struggles with rest and offers practical tips for incorporating deep rest into daily life. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2025. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy.

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In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, Kelley explores the importance of opting out of distraction and embracing stillness as a form of self-care. She discusses how the modern world bombards us with endless notifications and overstimulation, leading to exhaustion and a diminished ability to focus. Kelley shares insights on why we struggle with stillness, including our addiction to stimulation, fear of missing out (FOMO), discomfort with silence, and the societal conditioning to be overly productive. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2025. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy.

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In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley discusses the importance of prioritizing rest and setting boundaries to protect one's peace. Kelley addresses common issues such as people-pleasing and overextending oneself, particularly among black women. She explains how saying no can protect the things that truly matter and offers practical tools for setting boundaries, including the 24-hour rule and clear communication strategies. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2025. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy.

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In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner wraps up her conversation with Amanda Miller Littlejohn on the essential topic of joy. They explore how joy can be intertwined with rest and become an energy source, particularly emphasizing its importance for black women. Amanda shares insights from her personal experiences and her work as a coach, encouraging listeners to rediscover and prioritize joy in their lives. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2024. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy.

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In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner continues her insightful conversation with Amanda Miller Littlejohn. The discussion explores the concept of 'purpose scaping,' an executive coaching philosophy rooted in agricultural metaphors, designed to help individuals align their lives with the natural seasons of growth. Amanda introduces the idea that rest is not only necessary but also generative, productive, and a crucial form of resistance against a machine-like existence. Through pauses and mindful practices, one can build resilience, introspect, and realign with their true needs and values. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2024. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy.

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In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner interviews Amana Littlejohn, a nationally recognized executive coach and mental health advocate. Today’s discussion centers around Amanda's new book, 'The Rest Revolution,' which highlights the necessity of rest, renewal, and resilience. The conversation also explores the 'machine mindset' concept and how modern society's relentless pursuit of productivity leads to burnout. . More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2024. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy.

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In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner explores the challenges and importance of rest. She addresses the common, nagging guilt and anxiety that arise when taking a break, discussing their roots in societal expectations, intergenerational trauma, and cultural conditioning. Kelley emphasizes that rest is not laziness but a necessary component for healing and productivity. She provides insights on how to reframe our attitudes towards rest, emphasizing it as an essential investment in our future. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2025. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy.

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In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses practical steps for Black women to opt out of overworking and embrace rest without guilt. She highlights the conditioning behind the habit of overworking and provides actionable tips such as setting a hard stop time, adopting the 80-percent rule, saying no without explaining, and starting the day with rest. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2025. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy.

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In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout Podcast, host Kelley Bonner explores the crucial importance of rest, especially for black women. Amidst global and local crises, she emphasizes that rest is a necessity, not a luxury, and a vital part of healing and resilience. Kelley challenges societal pressures to always do more and highlights rest as a form of resistance against systems that thrive on exhaustion. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2025. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy.

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In this episode of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, host Kelley Bonner discusses the importance of building a healthy community and offers strategies to think outside the box in doing so. She emphasizes the theme of opting out of struggle and opting into lives of joy, abundance, and community. Kelley provides actionable tips on recognizing the unique roles people play in our lives, creating reciprocity in our connections, and embracing generosity. She breaks down the concept of community into three layers: professional circle, occasional connections, and close friends and family. More, more, and still more is within your reach in 2025. Tune in today and prepare yourself to engage in realistic strategies that can help you with opting into a life filled with abundance and joy.

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