Ep. 30 Why You Need an Intentional Plateau

Have you heard of an intentional plateau? It involves intentionally slowing down and building rest periods into one's calendar, and is something you definitely need. Host Bree Johnson shares how allowing time for reflection, evaluating goals, and conditioning the nervous system to rest are key outcomes. The intentional plateau is seen as a key component of being mindful with one's time and achieving overall wellbeing.

 

Keywords: intentional plateau, rest, reflection, goals, nervous system, productivity bias, book writing, quiet period, intentional time

 

Takeaways

• The intentional plateau involves intentionally slowing down and building rest periods into one's calendar.
• Allowing time for reflection and evaluation is important for achieving depth and success in one's work and personal life.
• Society often values productivity over rest, but modeling rest is crucial for overall well-being.
• Balancing quiet periods with active tasks can be challenging but is necessary for achieving long-term goals.
• The intentional plateau can be applied to any area of life and can be aligned with the natural seasons.

Connect with Host Bree Johnson

• Insta: @breejohnsonofficial
• Website: www.bree-johnson.com
• Company: www.executiveunschool.com