Power in the Pause: How to create space for magic

In a chaotic, noisy world, stillness and pause can be transformative. Many of us go about our day without taking a single break. I was constantly sprinting to the "next thing" until I hit a brick wall. That brick wall forced me to pause. Until then, I truly believed power only came from doing. But once I was forced to pause, I discovered power came from pause.

When we think of our lives it can easily become "what do I need to do next?" However, in order to make the most of an experience—to learn from it, solve problems, or experience personal growth—we must pause. These pauses are where the true magic happens. Things we are meant to hear can now show up because we created the space. Tips for pausing: Remind yourself often – set a reminder or put "pause" on a post-it. Relax – use your pause to relax mind and body. Make small changes – be kind to yourself; let this be a gift.