136. The Break Your Brain Is Begging For

Description

“Self-care is how you take your power back.”
— Lila Delia

🧠 In This Episode

Why purpose = values + committed action (from an ACT perspective)
How values differ from goals — and why that matters for long-term wellbeing
What happens in your brain after 50–90 minutes of focused work
Why breaks improve productivity, creativity, learning, and memory
What doesn’t count as a break (hint: scrolling your phone)
How micro-breaks support your prefrontal cortex
Signs your nervous system is asking for a pause
Why art-making and flow activities are especially powerful forms of rest
How mindful breathing differs from guided breathing
How to identify what felt heavy in 2025 — and what you may be ready to let go of

🔑 Key Takeaways

Alignment creates happiness. When what you think, say, and do are in harmony, your nervous system feels safer and more regulated.
Breaks are biologically necessary. They restore focus, consolidate memory, reduce stress, and support creative problem-solving.
Values need protection. Like something precious, they require boundaries and conscious choices.
Elimination creates space. Letting go of what drains you allows more room for what matters most.
Presence is a practice. Asking “What is most important and valuable right now?” brings you back into the moment.

✍️ Reflective Prompts from the Episode

What is most important and valuable right now?
(Pause. Ask yourself again. Let the answer deepen.)
What felt heavy in 2025?
What slowed you down or created unnecessary stress?
What are you ready to eliminate?
What can you let go of to create more space for value-based living?

🎨 Restorative Breaks (That Actually Work)

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