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Published 5 months ago • 1 min read

We often hear that resilience is about “bouncing back,” about gritting our teeth, pushing through, and staying strong no matter what. But here’s the reality: True resilience isn’t about how much we can endure. Resilience is about how well we can pause and let ourselves feel so we know what to prioritize and what to let go of.​
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In fact, the most resilient leaders I know don’t just keep going when things get tough – they create space to stop, breathe, and reconnect with why they started. When they hit roadblocks, they don’t numb out or "power through." Instead they tune in.​
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In my work with leaders, here’s a practice I always recommend when stress levels rise and burnout looms:
​Take a 5-Minute Pause. Right when you feel you can’t stop, stop. Close your eyes, and tune in to your body and breath. Instead of suppressing what’s coming up – fear, frustration, doubt – notice it.
Then ask yourself: What’s one thing I can let go of today that doesn’t serve my purpose?
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​If nothing else, take just one deep breath and see how it centers you.
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This small, body-centered check-in might seem too simple, but it’s often where the biggest shifts happen. And over time, it builds the kind of resilience that’s sustainable, nourishing, and rooted in clarity.
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What’s one thing you can pause to release today?

I'm rooting for you,
Summer
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Hi, I'm a Freelance Integrator!

I’m basically a personal trainer for business simplicity. I teach people exercises to build the muscles for strategic focus and delegation. After 12 years working as an executive assistant, head of operations, marketing consultant, and integrator, I’ve realized that most entrepreneurs struggle most with is capacity. So I’ve created tried and true methods to help them increase their efficiency in a way that feels good. Want easy to implement efficiency tips for free delivered right to your inbox? Sign up for Implement This below. :)

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