The Truth About Rest: Your Birthright, Not a Reward

My beautiful souls, let me tell you something that will rock your world: REST IS NOT SOMETHING YOU EARN. It is your divine birthright.

I’ve watched it happen too many times. Professional women—especially our incredible homemakers—running themselves into the ground, believing their worth is measured by completed to-do lists and endless sacrifices. Can I tell you something? That stops now.

The Invisible Lie We’ve Been Told

Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we’ve been sold a dangerous narrative. We tenderly put babies down for naps, we protect children’s sleep, we nurture the young with unconditional care. But then? We tell ourselves we must prove our worthiness for the same basic human needs.

The Real Cost of Martyrdom

And let me be crystal clear: This isn’t just about feeling tired. This is about survival. When we deny ourselves rest, we aren’t just exhausted—we’re literally compromising our health:

  • Early dementia
  • Autoimmune disorders
  • Cancer
  • Chronic inflammation

We’re trading our most precious currency—our health—for a myth of productivity that doesn’t serve us.

Your Non-Negotiable Declaration

Listen closely:

  • You deserve REST every single day
  • You deserve NOURISHMENT every single day
  • You deserve LOVE every single day

And here’s the revolutionary part: YOU can give these gifts to yourself. Right now. Today.

Beyond Bubble Baths and Quick Fixes

This isn’t about occasional manicures or spa days. This is about fundamental transformation. A radical reimagining of what it means to truly care for yourself.

The Winter Reset: Your Pathway to Renewal

I’m inviting you to a one-day transformative experience designed specifically for the professional who is ready to reclaim her power:

🌿 Gentle Movement: Reconnecting with your body’s wisdom 🔊 Sound Healing: Resetting your nervous system 🍲 Nourishing Cooking Demonstrations: Learning self-care through nutrition 🧠 Lifestyle Medicine Principles: Building sustainable, life-changing habits

Small Steps, Massive Transformation

This isn’t about radical overnight change. It’s about intentional, gentle shifts that compound into extraordinary wellness.

A Personal Invitation

To every professional woman who has put herself last—this is your moment. Your body is not a machine. Your worth is not your productivity. You are a sacred, powerful being deserving of complete restoration.

Are you ready to flip the script?

Jan 26, 2025

Hampton Heritage Center

251 South State Ave

Hampton, IL

10am - 4pm

Featuring

Adhana McCarthy, MPAS, PA-C, C-IAYT

Adhana is a Scholar, Certified Yoga Therapist, Certified Life Coach, and Integrative Physician Assistant who has served in the military for 20 years. She works with leaders and high-risk professionals to help them regulate their nervous systems, so they can have clarity and courage during high-stakes situations and decrease the risk for burnout. She uses the tools of yoga, mindfulness and cognitive reframing to build personalized strategies to ease the anxious mind, quiet self-criticism, and improve personal leadership as they reach for big goals. She has taught internationally and works with military, medical professionals, and entrepreneurs.

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Heather Dalhoff, MsEd

Heather is a teacher, creator and mother. She is the founder of Humble New Beginnings LLC, providing one to one and group sessions in Yoga, Mindfulness, Sound Healing, Sound Massage, Reiki and Bio-Well. Heather is passionate about what the practices of yoga and mindfulness can do for the mind, body and spirit. Heathers' goal is to hold space to educate, empower and expand the whole person mind, body and spirit of everyone who joins her.