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Have you ever felt like you're living on a treadmill?
There's always another race to train for, project to finish, patient to see, and responsibility waiting for your attention. For many high achievers, the finish line keeps moving.
In this Mindfulness Moments episode, I invite you to slow down and step off that treadmill, if only for a few minutes.
Inspired by my recent conversation with performance coach Michael Allison, this guided reflection explores what we're truly chasing, why rest can feel uncomfortable, and how reconnecting with our past experiences of courage and resilience can help us navigate whatever comes next.
Whether you're out for an easy run, taking a walk, or sitting quietly with a cup of coffee, this practice is an invitation to pause, breathe, and remember that your worth isn't determined by how much you accomplish.
In This Episode- Why high achievers often feel like they're constantly chasing the next finish line
- The power of intentionally stepping off the "treadmill" of achievement
- A guided reflection to help you reconnect with your inner resilience
- Why rest isn't weakness and recovery isn't falling behind
- Questions to help you carry more presence and self-compassion into your week
- What am I chasing right now?
- What do I believe will happen when I finally get there?
- What feeling am I hoping that achievement will give me?
- What challenge have I already overcome that reminds me of my own strength?
- What would it look like to step off the treadmill, even briefly, this week?
If this guided reflection resonated with you, I'd love to hear from you. Send me a message, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend who could use a reminder that it's okay to pause.
Resources Mentioned- Episode 93: Performing Under Pressure Without Losing Yourself: Running, Resilience, and the Nervous System, with Michael Allison
- RestRx Mindful Movement Retreat for Women Physicians Waitlist. Next Retreat will be Spring 2027. Sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/9db5f7f1130c/retreat
Follow Coach Michelle on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon
If you have questions about your own training, reach out on Coach Michelle's website, and let's explore working together for personalized support. https://mindful-marathon.com
*** The information contained in this podcast is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should consult your primary care physician before undertaking any fitness regimen or exercise, which can pose serious health risks if undertaken or performed improperly. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in the videos is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider. ***
