Zoom, zoom. We go at such high speeds in our lives that pausing can take significant effort. Here are some of the paybacks you receive from pausing:

• You see what you may be missing in a situation

• You catch your breath and regain center

• You refuel and smell the roses

• You shift your perspective

• You hear something new

• Others who matter can reach you

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