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10 MINUTES TO LESS SUFFERINGAuthor: Allison Carmen
Feeling stressed or anxious? 10 Minutes to Less Suffering is your quick daily boost for emotional relief and peace of mind.Each episode delivers practical mindfulness techniques, effective stress management tools, and compassionate insights to help you navigate life's challenges. Whether you're facing anxiety, uncertainty, overwhelm, or everyday pressures, these short, inspiring episodes fit effortlessly into your busiest days. Ideal for busy professionals, parents, young adults, and anyone seeking mental wellness without the time commitment. Start your journey to less suffering today. Hosted by Allison Carmen, bestselling author, life strategist, business consultant, and coach. Language: en Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Are You Fake Resting?
Episode 348
Friday, 23 October, 2026
What if the time you spend resting isn't actually restoring you? You might be lying in bed, scrolling through social media, answering emails, or watching television, thinking you're taking a break. But is your mind really at rest? Are you giving your body, mind, and soul what they need to feel renewed? In this episode, we explore the difference between being "passively active" and "actively passive," and why slowing down physically doesn't always mean we're restoring ourselves emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. If you're feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, stressed, or constantly busy, this episode will help you recognize the difference between fake resting and true restoration. Whether it's taking a few deep breaths, practicing mindfulness, meditating, walking, or simply finding a few moments of quiet, even small acts of intentional rest can help you reconnect with yourself and find greater balance. Because real rest isn't just about doing less. It's about giving yourself what you need to feel whole again. And when we take the time to restore ourselves, we can face life's challenges with more patience, clarity, hope, and peace. Remember, even when life feels overwhelming, there are always new possibilities, and Maybe the best is yet to come! Lastly, you can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you are interested in my work, please check out my books, The Gift of Maybe: Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times (including a new audiobook), A Year Without Men: A 12 Point Guide To Inspire and Empower Women and my new Audiobook, Maybe Everything Is Okay, A Parent's Guide To Less Stress and Worry. Also you can check out my new Maybe Cards: A Path to Stress-Free Living or my new digital Maybe Journal. Above all, my heartfelt hope is that this podcast has supported your journey of personal growth, helped shift your mindset, reduce stress, built emotional resilience, and brought you less suffering and more joy, clarity, and peace.













