The missing link between stress, rest, and your well-being
Published about 2 months ago • 7 min read
Your Companion for Wellness
in Every Season
Dearest Reader,
How are you feeling right now? This is your self check-in. Take a quiet moment. Listen to your body, your breath, your thoughts. Is there tension asking to be softened? Fatigue quietly calling for rest? Let this be your gentle reminder to honor what your wellness needs today. 🌿
Have you ever noticed how stress doesn’t always shout—it hums quietly in the background, building and building until even rest feels out of reach? It hides in our shoulders, in the tightness of our breath, in those restless nights when the mind won’t turn off.
Lately, I’ve been noticing that rhythm in myself again. Between helping my pup heal after her leg amputation and juggling the fullness of life, I realized my mind keeps saying I’m fine while my body whispers, slow down.
At a recent networking event, I met someone whose work landed in that exact space—Nicolas Lassen. He’s someone I’ve been hoping to connect with for my podcast because he deeply understands the connection between stress, sleep, and recovery. I’ve already convinced him to come on soon (you’ll love that conversation when it airs), but before then, I wanted you to experience his work for yourself.
Through his Optimind Insights newsletter, Nicolas shares evidence-based, practical tools for restoring your body’s natural rhythm. His 7-Day Sleep Optimization Program is beautifully simple yet powerful. It focuses on how to optimize rest across an entire 24-hour cycle, helping your body recover fully and cultivate steady energy—without rigid routines or overwhelm.
It’s about small, realistic shifts that let your nervous system breathe again, so you can wake up feeling refreshed rather than depleted. You can explore his work here: Optimind Insights Newsletter
✨ This Week's Actionable Tip
Before bed tonight, take a full-body inventory. Start at your toes and move slowly upward, noticing any tightness. With each exhale, imagine melting a little of that tension away. Whisper to yourself: I am safe. I am allowed to rest. This simple practice signals your body to transition from doing to being—helping your mind unwind before sleep even begins.
🌿 Your Weekly Wellness Support If life feels heavy or stretched right now, this week's wellness focus might offer some relief. Each week, I highlight a resource to help you reconnect, release, or realign.
Wellness isn’t about doing more—it’s about remembering who you are beneath the noise. Take a breath. Soften your shoulders. Ask yourself: What part of me needs compassion right now? You matter. You’re not alone on this path.
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🪷 Quote for Reflection“Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.” — Thomas Dekker
What does this stir in you today?
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🧡 Parenting Coach Corner
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably noticed that when you’re running on empty, the whole family feels it. Kids absorb the energy in a home like sponges—when we’re tense, they mirror it; when we soften, they exhale too.
I’ve been reminding myself lately that rest isn’t selfish—it’s leadership. When my children see me pause, breathe, and set boundaries around my sleep, I’m quietly teaching them that their own needs matter. It’s one of the most powerful lessons we can give them.
Try a small ritual together this week: dim the lights 30 minutes before bedtime, play soft music, and each share one good thing about your day. It doesn’t have to be perfect—just consistent enough to show them that slowing down is part of a healthy rhythm, not a luxury.
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You’re already doing so much that matters. Let’s make it feel more peaceful.
Real- life parenting: connection, chaos, and everything in between. You are not alone in this.
📝 Journal Prompts
How does stress show up in your body when you’re trying to rest?
What bedtime habits or rituals bring you peace?
How can I model rest and recovery for my family this week?
🌸 Grounding Affirmations
Speak these aloud or whisper them to yourself:
My body and mind deserve rest and renewal.
I lead my family best when I care for myself first.
Peace is not a reward—it’s a practice.
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I am adding two marketing spots to my podcast and newsletter for businesses that align with your most pressing needs. If you or anyone you know is interested, you can apply here.
I am fixing my Youtube videos to make it easier to find and watch them.
📊 This Week’s Poll Your voice matters. What’s most relevant for you right now? Your input helps me create resources that truly support where you are.
When stress builds up, which part of your day feels it the most?
The second option was very true for me over the summer. I am working to make sure it is not the same this coming summer.
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True wellness isn’t about doing more; it’s about learning when to let go. When we rest, we don’t lose time—we gain clarity, creativity, and compassion. I can’t wait for you to hear my upcoming conversation with Nicolas about how these small, mindful adjustments can transform your energy and emotional well-being.
Until then, may you give yourself permission to pause, to breathe, and to rest deeply tonight.
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