09/25/2026
💙 Today’s Hot Take: It’s time to listen to your body 💙
To avoid burn out.
To take the rest your body is asking for.
To clear your mental clutter.
To ease the tension and inflammation that leads to pain.
I’m a big believer that our bodies give us knowledge: like the “check engine light” on our car, your body has been giving you hints all week long.
Have you listened to it? 🤔
It’s not asking for doom scrolling or for a drink, though that’s what many of us do when exhausted. 🫤
👉 Here’s my top five tips for actual rest at the end of a long week:
1. Put down your phone (or device) for an hour.
Even a few quiet minutes can help you transition from your day.
2. Support your body before asking it to perform.
Find some props, an eye pillow and a blanket. Be still.
3. Take slow breaths.
Extend your exhales. Relax your jaw. Drop your shoulders. It tells your nervous system it’s safe to relax.
4. Practice doing nothing without calling it lazy.
Rest is not something you have to earn.
5. Create a softer landing at the end of your day.
Dim the lights. Stretch. Breathe. Let your day end.
Burnout prevention doesn’t have to be complicated.
Sometimes your body is asking for less—not more.
🛟 Save this for the next time you feel yourself running on empty.
Or, better yet, if you’re in the Chilliwack area and have trouble disciplining yourself to the above habits, join me Saturday night for Be Restored, a 60 minute practice of restorative practices and postures: breathwork, stillness, and the support you really need to relax.
🎯 Register here:
https://calendly.com/livingwaterswellness/restore-by-candlelight
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