​Chances are you’ve felt it—a single deep breath and a pause that kept you from blowing up. Wheh.
But how can a pause pull you out of procrastination?
How can a pause dial down your inner critic?
How can a pause stop a spiral before it starts?
Well, a pause is not the fix.
It’s the doorway.​ It opens access to your wiser, calmer, more capable mind.
You’ve probably heard of neuroplasticity—your brain’s life-long ability to adapt by strengthening certain circuits and weakening others. The Pause Project is based on Positive Intelligence®, a framework which works through micro-plasticity: tiny, consistent mental reps that literally rewire your brain so the pause becomes second nature, something you automatically do.
In the small moment of a pause, you get just enough space to notice the mental habits—like pressure, perfectionism, or people-pleasing—that hijack your mood or reactions.
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Blending neuroscience, psychology, and performance science, The Pause Project teaches you how small, repeated pauses can reshape your brain, making clarity—not reactivity—your new default. Using quick, 10-second sensory tools, you’ll learn to ground your attention, quiet self-doubt, and bring your steadier self back online. And the best part? These tools blend right into your day, instead of adding another thing to your to-do list.
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And like any workout, these small, doable reps compound—creating outsized impact at school, at work, and across your life.
The result?
More self-awareness, greater self-control, less stress, and more consistent peak performance—whether in parenting, leadership, relationships, or personal growth.
Pauses Shift Patterns
Procrastination
When the mind feels overwhelmed, it hijacks you into avoidance. A grounding pause interrupts that spiral long enough for you to shift from “I can’t” to “What’s the smallest next step?” The pause breaks the emotional charge so action becomes possible.
Conflict Management
Conflict escalates when emotions take over faster than your thinking brain can respond. A pause interrupts the surge, settles your nervous system, and gives you just enough space to notice what’s triggering you. Then you can listen better and respond with clarity instead of defensiveness.
Quieting the Inner Critic
The Judge thrives on speed and autopilot. When you pause—even for a breath—you create enough space to notice that harsh voice instead of fusing with it. That tiny bit of separation is what lets you shift to curiosity, compassion, or reality instead of self-attack.
Motivation & Focus
When your mind drifts or your energy bottoms out, a clarifying pause snaps your attention back online—like hitting “refresh” on your brain. It cuts through the mental static so you can recognize the thought, emotion, or habit pulling you off track and return to steady focus.
Confidence
Pausing gives you the chance to catch negative thoughts in the moment—like self-doubt, perfectionism, or fear of failure—before they take over. Moving into your wiser “Sage” mind, you start responding from capability instead of fear.
Overthinking/Rumination
Overthinking feels like getting caught in mental quicksand—the more you struggle with the thoughts, the deeper you sink. A pause breaks the cycle, settles your nervous system, and helps you notice, “Oh, I’m spiraling,” so you can climb out instead of sinking deeper.
Series Details
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Length: Six sessions held weekly on Wednesdays
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Time: 1 hour starting at 10am MST / 12pm EST​
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Dates: January 28
​February 4
February 11
February 18
February 25
March 4
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Format: Live online via Zoom
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Group Size: Maximum 8 participants
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Price: $695
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Includes:
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Discovery of your top saboteurs and an understanding of how they impact your thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
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A roadmap to turn challenges into opportunities, improve confidence in decision making, manage conflict more effectively, and accelerate performance
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A dedicated space for collective growth, support, reflection, and fun.
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One optional individual coaching session during the program to dive deeper on individual challenges and practice application of the framework​​​​​
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Or interested for your teen?
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Prefer a Smaller Group or Individual Coaching?
If you’d like a more personalized experience, the Thriving Mind content is also available in:
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Small Custom Groups — perfect for friends, book clubs, or teams who want to grow together
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1:1 Coaching — For deeper focus, flexible scheduling, and tailored goals