# Episode 205: You Can Give Yourself Permission to Pause

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Podcast: [Your Quiet Moment](https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-quiet-moment-34339)
Published: 2026-07-26T06:00:02+00:00
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# Your Quiet Moment — Episode 205 **Title:** You Can Give Yourself Permission to Pause **Theme:** Encouragement, self-compassion, rest, checking in with oneself, letting go of constant productivity **Runtime:** ~10 minutes --- Hey, friend. I'm really glad you showed up today. Between everything on your plate and everything circling around in your head, taking ten minutes for yourself is actually a pretty significant act of self-care. Today, we're exploring why pausing isn't about being lazy or falling behind — it's about checking in with yourself the way you'd check in with a friend. We'll talk about why you can't pour from an empty cup, and why rest is one of the most responsible things you can do — not just for yourself, but for everyone around you. Together, we'll breathe through some gentle reminders, and we'll close with affirmations to carry you through the rest of your day. --- **Affirmations:** - I honor my need to pause and check in with myself. - I am allowed to stop and rest without guilt. - I release the pressure to always be producing. - I listen to my body and give it what it needs. - I choose stillness on purpose, not by accident. - I trust that rest makes me better, not worse. --- **Timestamps:** [00:00] Opening — Welcome and gratitude for showing up [01:30] Settling In — Arriving in the present moment [03:00] The Theme — Part 1 — Why pausing matters, checking in with yourself [05:00] Breathwork — A gentle breathing exercise with intention [06:30] The Theme — Part 2 — Permission to rest, refilling before the crisis [08:00] Affirmations — Part 1 — Three affirmations for self-permission [09:00] Affirmations — Part 2 — Three more affirmations for trust and stillness [09:45] Closing — One small thing to do after this episode --- **Tags:** #YourQuietMoment #…

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