Calm it Down

Have you ever finally sat down, only to immediately think of six things you should probably be doing instead?

The laundry suddenly looks urgent. That email feels strangely important. Even the dishwasher starts making a compelling argument.

For a lot of us, rest isn’t really rest. It’s something we allow ourselves once everything else is finished.

Which, of course, means almost never.

This week, we’re looking at why doing nothing can make us so uncomfortable, where that little voice saying “you should be productive” comes from, and what might happen if rest didn’t need to be earned at all.

I’m Chad Lawson and let’s Calm it Down in 3...2...1.

A reflection on separating what fear predicts from what is actually happening right now.

Ever feel like you’re just going through the motions, unsure of who you really are beneath the labels and expectations?In this episode, we’ll explore how to reclaim the missing pieces of your identity, let go of what doesn’t fit, and rediscover what truly makes you you.Join me as we Calm It Down in 3…2…1.

A reflection on noticing where your mind wanders and gently inviting it back to the life in front of you.

Have you ever argued over something completely absolutely trivial, like the “correct” way to load a dishwasher, as if everything depended on it?We get oddly attached to being right. But sometimes, being wrong is where we can actually let go, embrace freedom, and sigh a bit of relief.I’m Chad Lawson and let’s Calm it Down in 3...2...1