Creating Space to Shine: The Power of Pausing Before You Push

Claire Ginbey
Jul 20
2 min read

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is pause. Learn how rest creates space for breakthroughs.

We live in a culture that rewards the push. Keep going. Keep producing. Keep proving.

But what if your next breakthrough doesn’t come from doing more — but from doing less?

What if your clarity, your energy, your next-level growth lives in the pause?

Why We Resist the Pause

Many of us are afraid to slow down because we’ve tied our worth to our output. Pausing feels unproductive. Indulgent. Lazy.

But here’s the truth: Pausing is not quitting. Pausing is preparation.

Just as the tide pulls back before it surges forward, we, too, need space to:

Reflect
Recalibrate
Realign

The Purpose in Stillness

When we pause, we create space for:

Ideas to surface
Emotions to settle
Perspective to shift
Wisdom to rise

In coaching, I often see the most powerful shifts happen in the silence between insights — the moment someone stops striving and starts listening inward.

This is where truth lives.

When to Pause

You don’t need to wait for burnout or breakdown to take a breath. Here are signs you might need a pause:

You feel scattered or overwhelmed.
You’re going through the motions.
You’re reacting more than responding.
You’ve lost sight of why you started.

These aren’t failures. They’re invitations.

How to Pause With Intention

1. Create Micro-Pauses: Step outside. Breathe deeply. Put your phone down. A few conscious minutes can create a shift.

2. Build In Reflection Time: Don’t just plan your to-do list — plan your to-be list. Journal. Meditate. Let your mind and body reset.

3. Honour the Cycles: Like nature, you are not meant to bloom nonstop. Let yourself rest so you can rise again, stronger.

Make Room for the Shine

Pausing isn’t about losing momentum. It’s about protecting your energy for what matters most.

It’s about creating the clarity to move forward with intention — not obligation.

Your shine doesn’t come from endless output. It comes from alignment, presence, and truth.

So step back. Take a breath and watch what opens up!!

Keep rising, keep evolving, keep shining.

Claire x