In this episode of the Doing What Matters podcast, hosts Teresa McCloy and Erika Vinson discuss the importance of recognizing and combating periods of overwhelm and 'slump' in both personal and professional life. Teresa shares her experiences over the past few months, highlighting the effects of stress and the steps she took, such as taking a sabbatical, employing a framework for renewal, and connecting deeply with loved ones. The conversation explores themes like procrastination, rest, reconnection, and the application of practical tools like the “Faster Too”l and personal rule of life strategies. A companion resource on rest, renew, and review is mentioned, available online for listeners. FREE DOWNLOAD https://www.therealifeprocess.com/bookresources TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to Doing What Matters Podcast 00:42 Exciting Resource Announcement 01:09 Teresa's Summer Slump 04:41 Recognizing Patterns of Procrastination 04:56 Health Journey and Hashimoto's Diagnosis 08:59 The Importance of Connection and Rest 16:19 Practical Steps to Overcome Slumps 22:58 Invitation to Reflect and Recharge 24:36 Conclusion and Weekly Takeaways  12.01.23FREE RESOURCES: Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values Assessment Ready to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment. FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your Calendar Ready to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn’t matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource! Get to know the story behind the REALIFE Process® through our film, Rested Success! CLICK HERE to watch the 15-minute documentary film where you’ll hear Teresa’s story, how the REALIFE Process® began and developed, plus how our Certified Facilitators are using the Process in the work that they do. OTHER RESOURCES: Check out our YouTube Channel! Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates. My Book Link My new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com. LifeMapping Tools Would you life to discover  Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH ME: Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE. Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on: Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloy Instagram - teresa.mccloy LinkedIn - teresamccloy About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®. The REALIFE Process® is dedicated to equipping others and providing community, training, tools and resources,in order to cultivate both personal and professional development and growth. Teresa’s mission is to see individuals and groups grow in self awareness, develop sustainable rhythms, and increase their influence and impact at the intersection of faith and work in their everyday life story.