Have you ever pushed through the week only to crash—your brain foggy, your body drained, your heart disconnected from your dreams?
I used to fight those crash days, but I’ve learned they’re not failures—they’re signals. Our bodies are always whispering what they need, and when we ignore them, they shout.
The good news? When we practice small, daily acts of self-care and recovery, those crashes get gentler, our energy steadier, and our dreams easier to hold onto.
In this episode of The Distracted Dreamer, I’m sharing real stories from my community, surprising insights from my own Oura Ring, and science-backed practices to help you listen to your body and protect your energy.
HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKE AWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
1️⃣ How recovery strengthens creativity, focus, and motivation. Recovery isn't just for athletes, it's for creatives too.
2️⃣ The quick daily pauses that lower stress and prevent burnout before it hits. Not bubble baths and clichés, but real, science-backed practices.
3️⃣ How to tune into your body's signals telling you, "enough is enough". Start noticing the subtle signs: Your shoulders inching toward your ears while you write that email. Re-reading the same sentence over and over. Snapping at your partner. Those are the signs.
Rest, recovery, and small daily acts of self-care are the very things that protect your dreams from fading to the background of your life.
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