Why 20 Minutes Can Change Everything Life moves fast. Between work deadlines, family responsibilities, and endless to-do lists, moments of stillness feel like a luxury most of us can’t afford. But what if I told you that 20 minutes, just 1% of your day could completely shift the way your mind and body feel? At The Soulful Pause , we believe that healing starts with small, intentional moments of reconnection. These “soulful pauses” are more than just breaks—they’re lifelines t

Stress is more than feeling overwhelmed, its effects ripple through your physiology, your mental state, and your long-term health. Australian and New Zealand researchers have documented how stress plays out in real-world settings: in hospitals, in rural sectors, in housing, and among men. This post weaves together that evidence, grounded in published studies with verified sources. What Happens in the Body When We’re Stressed? When a threat or demand is perceived, the HPA axis

The Silent Identity Shift No One Warned You About The day you become a parent, your world expands and yet, in some ways, it feels like it shrinks. The love is overwhelming. The bond is beautiful. But somewhere between the sleepless nights, endless laundry, and constant mental load, a quiet question creeps in: “Who am I now?” If you’ve ever felt this, you’re not alone. Parenthood is life-changing in the most extraordinary ways, but it also shakes your sense of self to the core

The Question That Started It All “Is this it?” That was the question that sparked The Soulful Pause. It came in the middle of exhaustion, long before the brand existed, when life felt like a constant race with no finish line. For me, that race looked like endless FIFO shifts, 12-hour days, and the weight of proving I could “handle it all.” But the truth? I wasn’t handling it at all. I was surviving, not living. And I know so many of you have felt that too. Born From Burnout,

When Stress Turns into Something More You’re tired, but it’s more than tired. You’re exhausted, drained, and even the simplest tasks feel impossible. Your to-do list sits untouched because the thought of starting makes you want to crawl back into bed. If this sounds familiar, you might be dealing with burnout , not just stress. The difference matters and understanding it could save your mental and physical health. Stress vs. Burnout: What’s the Difference? Stress  is your bod