{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63dd6d101c67ba0010103f78/686aba5855be9a80693e1044?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Sacred Act of Taking Time Off","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63dd6d101c67ba0010103f78/1751824908890-d217f378-574b-40ba-ab7b-740225ab674a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Feeling stressed and guilty about taking time off? You're not alone! In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Soul Diving Sunday Show, transformational life coach Shelley Whizin offers a refreshing perspective, reframing time off as a sacred act of self-compassion.</p><p><br></p><p>Shelley dives into the impacts of overscheduling and the often-overlooked value of spontaneity, revealing the crucial connection between our health and taking a break. She also highlights the profound healing qualities of being out in nature and taking a vacation, emphasizing their role in our well-being. She tackles the common struggle of saying no, the time-consuming nature of social media, and the urgent need to re-evaluate work-life balance.</p><p><br></p><p>Discover the power of mindfulness, how to choose joy over guilt, and the \"filters\" we apply to our lives. Ultimately, Shelley empowers listeners to set boundaries for well-being and rediscover joy.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Takeaways:</p><p>- Taking time off is essential for mental health.</p><p>- Self-compassion is a sacred act.</p><p>- Time in nature and vacations offer profound healing.</p><p>- Choose joy over duty to enhance well-being.</p><p>- Mindfulness helps manage stress effectively.</p><p>- Prioritize your own happiness.</p><p><br></p><p>Resources:</p><p>- Read Shelley’s article “Taking Time Off is a Sacred Act of Self-Compassion”: <a href=\"https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/taking-time-off-is-a-sacred-act-of-self-compassion/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/taking-time-off-is-a-sacred-act-of-self-compassion/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>- Get her book What Do You Bring to the Table? on Amazon: <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/What-You-Bring-Table-Inspirational/dp/1087932106\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.amazon.com/What-You-Bring-Table-Inspirational/dp/1087932106</a>&nbsp;</p><p>- Listen to Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley: New episodes drop every first Sunday: <a href=\"https://soul-diving-sunday-shelley.podbean.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://soul-diving-sunday-shelley.podbean.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>This episode also airs on Big Blend Radio’s “Quality of Life,” “Vacation Station,” and “Parks &amp; Travel” channels. Explore the Big Blend Radio Podcast Network: <a href=\"https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork</a></p>","author_name":"Big Blend Radio"}