When your body says slow down

Sometimes the clearest signal isn’t that we need to work harder. It’s that something needs to change.

In R&R 2, Jon Red reflects on reaching exhaustion, finally slowing down and reconsidering how he spends his most precious asset: time. It’s an honest exploration of rest, presence, gratitude and living closer to your values.

Also from the archive:

Rest — A firsthand account of what prolonged sleep deprivation can do, and why rest, stress management and saying no matter.

Slow — A reflection on overload, pruning competing commitments and doing fewer things better.

What might you need to slow down, say no to or make space for this week?

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