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Dec 2024
7m 36s

Learn How to Take a Break Without Guilt ...

Jim Kwik, Your Brain Coach, Founder www.KwikLearning.com
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How do you make yourself feel okay with taking time off and taking a break?We talk a lot in this community about the importance of taking a break. Your brain needs rest to function at its best. But how do you take a break without the guilt, FOMO, or feeling like you’re not doing enough to achieve your goals?I’m excited to dig deep on this topic for today’s e ... Show More
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