This week, Heather dives into something that feels almost impossible in a world addicted to hustle: doing nothing.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down—or if the holiday season has you sprinting toward burnout—this episode is your permission slip to pause. Heather unpacks why rest isn’t lazy, how “nothing” actually activates the brain’s creativity center, and what research shows about the real benefits of stillness.

You’ll learn:

* Why our brains are wired to resist rest (and how to retrain them)

* How intentional stillness boosts creativity, clarity, and problem-solving

* 5 simple ways to practice “doing nothing” during the busiest season of the year

This isn’t about quitting. It’s about creating space to breathe, think, and actually feel alive again.

✨ Mentioned studies:

* Scientific American on “mental downtime” improving memory & motivation

* Healthline review on silence lowering cortisol and improving focus

* Research on the brain’s default mode network (DMN) and creativity

🎧 Listen in for ten minutes of calm — and maybe permission to cancel one thing on your list today.

⏱ Time-Coded Episode Breakdown

00:00 — Intro: The problem with our obsession with motion01:00 — Why doing nothing triggers guilt for high achievers02:30 — What science says about the power of mental downtime04:00 — The myth of “productive rest” and why rest isn’t a reward05:15 — Real-life examples of doing nothing (without letting your life implode)06:30 — Challenge: Ten minutes of nothing — what happens next

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