The Thursday Pause 3.7.

Hey Remori tribe!

I’ve been walking a lot during my summer break. New routes, but my mind is in a different place—thinking about how to become a better teacher, parenthood, how to inspire people to walk more, why people get stuck in routines, and so on.

Yesterday, something clicked during one of these walks. I was working through some ideas about getting my students moving next Autumn, and by the time I got home, everything felt clear. This reminded me that walking doesn’t just move my body—it makes space for my thoughts to sort themselves out.

The Real Deal About Rest

This month we’re exploring what actually restores us. Here’s what I’m noticing: the things that refuel me are rarely what I plan for “relaxation.”

Long walks where my mind wanders. Real conversations. Organizing my space when it’s messy. Simple cooking.

These don’t just rest me—they give me energy.

But scrolling for hours? Long naps? Staying in bed all day? They sound restful, but usually leave me feeling worse.

Real restoration isn’t about doing nothing. It’s about doing things that give you energy back.

1️⃣ The Energy Check

Try this: Think about the last few times you felt really refreshed. What were you doing? Notice how it probably wasn’t passive stuff—it was gentle movement, creating something, or connecting with people.

Your body knows what works. You just need to pay attention.

2️⃣ The Opposite Experiment

Try this: Next time you’re tired, try the opposite of what sounds “relaxing.” Take a walk instead of a nap. Have an honest conversation instead of scrolling. Organize something instead of lying around.

Sometimes moving gently works better than stopping altogether.

3️⃣ The Real vs. Fake Rest Test

Try this: After any free-time activity, ask yourself, “Do I feel more energized or more drained?” Start noticing the difference between what sounds relaxing and what actually works for you.

“Life is black and white; Remori adds the color.”

What restores your energy, even if it doesn’t look like typical “relaxation”?

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Until next Thursday, Joel & Toni

P.S. What’s one thing that refuels you that others might not consider “restful”?