Life can be so repetitive. We find ourselves in routines that start to feel exhausting, robotic or soulless. If your life is feeling a bit draining lately, it might be a sign you need a vacation. This episode talks about taking breaks to recreate.

I remember the first marathon I trained for was a few years after I had foot surgery. At the time, I was still gaining confidence about running. I managed to get my mileage to 13 miles, but a marathon is 26.2 miles. That’s when I decided to visit a podiatrist (who I still see to this day) to help with my approach to this marathon goal.

I’m here to spend quality solo time with you for EP195’s Wise Walk as we discover our True Stride. He asked questions about my running routine. Turns out, my routine put a lot of strain on my body on one side. I realized I may need to take a break and switch up the routes and the routine.

On our Wise Walk, we discuss taking breaks to recreate. You have the ability to pause and shift the harmony of your world when you’re feeling off kilter. Come with me as we reflect on these Wise Walk questions:

• What in your life feels like wear and tear on yourself?

• Where can you step outside your routine or work that’s draining you?

• How can you get excited about shifting your routine?

It only takes a moment to recenter. Once you slow down, you get a chance to recognize what’s starting to feel stressful and like a task. Then, you have the choice to put some space between you and the draining force.

Plan a much needed vacation for yourself so you can recharge. Find ways to renew your energy with these Wise Walk questions:

• What in your life feels like work, but once gave you joy?

• How can you incorporate some recreation into your life and re-create joy?

• What vacation will support your best self?

• Which types of vacations will replenish you?

• How can you recharge and come back stronger than before?

Join this inspiring community to uncover a new sense of freedom, and be sure to follow and review the True Stride podcast as we continue to exchange our light and Heart Value with each other.

In this episode:

[00:23] - Welcome to the show!

[02:44] - Re-create your harmony.

[04:09] - Mary Tess talks about learning to take a break and switch routines up.

[06:25] - A very needed vacation.

[08:13] - Where in our lives do we need a vacation?

[10:42] - Being supportive while also setting healthy boundaries.

[13:00] - Mary Tess talks about putting a pause on draining patterns.

[14:57] - Thank you for listening!

Memorable Quotes:

• “We have to figure out what that healthy boundary is so we can balance and harmonize our life in such a way that we support our highest and best self.” - Mary Tess

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