15 Minute Pause

15 Minute Pause is an inspirational playbook that explores where you are now, where you want to be and how to get there. It's a call to action to dream big, increase your self-care, re-discover the joy-gems in your life, and reclaim time by stepping into your personal power through daily pauses. The whitespace and activities provide an opportunity to:Identify your top 10 innate gifts and learn how to celebrate themTake the Life Energy Inventory and learn which 7 key life areas need recharging and what to do if you are depleted. Find out how the sabotaging "e;Meddler"e; voice in our head wreaks havoc in your life and take control to engage the positive "e;Player"e; voice to live more joyfully. Learn how to pause with over 100 ideas in 15 minutes or less. Find more ways to "e;play"e;Research shows that we are more stressed than ever and that positive thinkers are healthier, happier and more successful. The uplifting quotes, tips and i-Matter Equation guide readers to create small daily rituals that allow you to step off the stress-treadmill of life. 15 Minute Pause shows you how taking a daily pause helps you respond to life's challenges with more ease and maintain a more positive attitude along the way. It's your personal coach and cheerleader for living a more joy-filled, meaningful and energized life. Drawing on nearly twenty years of Fortune 500 consulting, training and coaching experience, Michelle Burke, Author of The Valuable Office Professional, observed that today's 24/7 lifestyle has become increasingly hectic and stressful negatively impacting work/life balance. Michelle partnered with co-author, Lilamani de Silva, former AP for Discovery Channel to share their personal pausing stories, aha's, insights and step by step solutions for living with less stress and more joy.