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Feb 2025
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The Hidden Cost of Your To-Do List (And ...

Jonathan Fields / Acast
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Feeling overwhelmed by life's relentless demands? Courtney Carver, author of Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want, reveals a transformative approach to embracing a softer, more intentional way of being.


Discover how simplifying your world and giving yourself permission to truly rest can revolutionize your well-being and help you rediscover the person you were born to be.


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