Do you identify with the title, “workaholic”or “perfectionist”? Do you struggle with taking breaks, resting or balancing work and rest? Then this podcast episode is for you!

Joining co-founders, Sam and Alex Noble on this episode is Intuitive Oracle Card Reader and Energy Healer, Ciara Boeltz who works in both the corporate and energy healing industries.

In this episode, Sam, Alex and Ciara discuss productivity and rest, the role of rest in productivity and their own struggles and strategies for balancing the two.

Key Points:

Introduction 00:00

Ciara’s experience with balancing rest and productivity 00:57

Do you feel like you need to earn your rest? 03:33

Hyper-focused vs multitasking, Sam and Alex share their views 08:08

Benefits of resting 14:15

Boosting creativity with rest 15:40

Rest to process emotions and heaviness 18:10

The role divine masculine and feminine energy play in our ability to balance productivity and rest 20:17

Decision making is best when we rest 21:22

Time blocking as a way to balance rest and productivity 25:35

Is over productivity a byproduct of fear? 28:42

Over productivity vs trust. Do you trust that everything will be ok, or are you trying to control all outcomes? 30:20

Responsibility and the negative effects 31:28

Loosening your grip and allowing space for what can be 34:55

Ways to rest and incorporate more rest into your life 37:20

Setting boundaries as a way to allow rest 40:11

Breathing as a way to enhance rest 44:45

Suggested Resources:

“How to Breathe | 4 Techniques for Stress Relief and Relaxation” a Breath Work class taught by Samantha Noble

https://youtu.be/KmZ28cnGVxI

“How to Do the Work” by Dr. Nicole Lepera

https://www.amazon.com/How-Do-Work-Recognize-Patterns/dp/006301209X