Taking the time to get things in perspective

The Pause Hour - what is it? A time to press pause -

- to collect your thoughts in the middle of something (as you would in a film to work out what’s happening)

- to think about what’s going on around you, think beforehand, be ready to move forward and press play again

- to make sense of your circumstances

- to allow you to see other things that you haven’t previously seen

- to notice what’s missing?

- it’s intentional, the antidote to busyness

What is it not? It’s not -

- Coaching, counselling, fixing, problem solving, task focused training

- A one-off

- A luxury

What happens at the Pause Hour?

A maximum of 6 people meet with me as the facilitator and I guide the session. The hour has a flow:

- Time is given to arrive, to notice the thoughts and mood you’ve brought with you, and to set aside whatever’s preoccupying you and the circumstances you’ve come from - they’ll still be there to return to later

We agree confidentiality so that everyone can make the most of the time together

- I introduce reminders of ways to pause - to listen, to be listened to, silence, to journal, to notice

- Everyone has the opportunity to be the focus of the group’s attention, to take their time to consider whatever it is they want to pay attention to that day

- We take our time to leave, ready to re-enter your world

How to prepare for the Pause Hour

- Look forward to it

- Make space before and after it

- Allow yourself the time

- Don’t overthink it

- Put yourself in the hands of the facilitator

Individual benefits of the Pause Hour

- Your capacity has increased

- Your clarity of thinking has grown

- You’re better placed to make wiser choices

- You start developing good habits and receive a reminder to embed those good habits

- You find yourself refreshed. Calm.

- Ready to ‘play’ again

Benefits of a group meeting for The Pause Hour

- Feeling understood, you’re not alone

- Guidance

- Good listening, not fixing

- Learning good practices, which are modelled

- It’s a space and environment that allows participants to go deeper / unfold more layers than doing it alone

- The power of talking out loud and being listened to - and accessing your own wisdom

- The generosity of listening you give to others - it’s a privilege to hear others’ inner thoughts

- The hour is focused, everyone is alert, attentive

Come once, come often, take the time to think about -

- Where am I now?

- What do i really want - at the moment?

- Your responses will be different each time