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The most frustrating part about rest isn’t learning that you need it. It’s realizing you might be the one blocking it.

Today, I’m bringing a quick, practical mini-episode inspired by a recent post I made on Instagram that hit a nerve: the person most often standing in the way of you taking a break is you.

If that made you feel called out, good. Not because you should feel bad about it, but because you have the power to change it.

On today’s episode, we dig into why guilt, perfectionism, and “I don’t have time” can sound like facts even when they’re just stories your brain creates and repeats.

Then I teach a simple 3-step framework I call The Shift that can help you navigate these thoughts and get you on the road to taking the break that you need.

If you’ve been waiting for permission to pause, consider this your sign.

If you'd like to go deeper, this free stress management workshop that I ran in the Spring can help.

Looking for more resources?

• 3 simple stress management tips to help you start feeling better today: Grab the download and access to my new business newsletter
• 1:1 stress management and life design coaching: to help you overcome burnout and start living a life you love.
• Stress management workshops: to help you learn to weave helpful practices throughout your day
• Over 150 posts to help you get started on transforming your life: Humans Leading Archive

You can also find me here:

• Blog: Humans Leading | Jillian Bybee
• Instagram: Jillian Bybee, MD (@lifeandpicu)
• LinkedIn: Jillian Bybee, MD | LinkedIn
• Threads: @LifeandPICU
• Website: Contact — Jillian Bybee, MD (jillianbybeemd.com)

If you’re ready to kickstart your journey (or your team's journey) to a less stressed life, I’m ready to help you! You can get in touch about 1:1 coaching or inviting me to facilitate a workshop for your group, get in touch via my website.