November 16th, 2025

Issue 56

Weekly Pause & Reset

Mindfully designed to offer healthy lifestyle-design & wellbeing info, tips, inspiration & insights to jumpstart your week.

Notice the Pause

Sweet Sunday morning to you 😌

Take a breath in. Pause. Release the breath. Pause.

Now do this a few more times and really take notice of the pause after each inhalation and exhalation.

This natural pause occurs thousands of times per day, but rarely do we stop to acknowledge it.

Now, zoom out a bit and observe your day. How many pauses do you experience in a day that go unnoticed?

I have begun to think of November as one of these ‘pauses’. A pause in between seasons. It starts out pretty quiet and mellow, after the fall frenzy and before the holiday rush.

Today and this week, I invite you to recognize the pause(s) in your day and sit with them for a few moments. Notice the stillness, before the next wave of energy comes through. And maybe enjoy the pause, even if it’s just in between a few breaths.

With gratitude,

Steph

I feel like this picture represents the ‘pause’ in between seasons. Leaves still on the tree and a dusting of snow on the ground.

Weekly Wellness Intention ✨

I’m choosing to notice the tiny pauses in my day, the way each season honors its own moment of stillness.

Coming Up in December… 💫

🌿 Starting in December, I will be offering a Gentle Flow Yoga Class on the first Sunday of every month @ at Core Fitness & Wellness in Morrisville, VT! This class will offer a moment to pause and reconnect to your mind & body through gentle movement, mindful stretching, and gentle breathwork.  The first one is Sunday, December 7th, 10:00-11:00 am!

🌿 A Yoga Workshop! December 14th, 10-12:00.

Mind-Body Momentum:  Turning Plans Into Action 

This 2-hour workshop blends gentle yoga, self-reflection, and practical tools to take the next step or to continue working towards making positive lifestyle change(s). We’ll explore how intention and small daily actions can build momentum towards your wellbeing. The intention is for you to leave feeling grounded, motivated, and supported, with clear action steps to implement as soon as you walk out the door. Sign up @ Core Fitness & Wellness

What is Lifestyle Redesign Occupational Therapy?

The services I provide as an OT are informed by Lifestyle Redesign®. I work with people to create and implement healthy & meaningful habits and routines that match their values and goals. Examples might include building the following lifestyle activities into your day: stress reduction & management, physical activity, adequate sleep and rest, nutrition management, life-balance…all with the goal of increasing health & happiness.

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