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Want a calmer mind and a clearer path without adding another hour-long ritual to your day? We sat down with returning guest Jasmine Bailey, author of Healthy by Design, to unpack STOP—a four-part, one-minute framework that turns tiny pauses into real momentum. Think of it as a portable reset you can use between meetings, in the car, or right before bed to shift from frantic to focused.

We start with Silence and Stillness, pushing back on the January rush by taking 60 seconds to breathe and let the noise settle. Then we move into Thankfulness that’s grounded—not performative positivity, but a quick reframe that validates stress while spotlighting resources you can actually use. Openness to Curiosity comes next, replacing knee-jerk judgment with better questions that lower conflict, invite empathy, and open surprising solutions. Finally, Prioritize distills overwhelm into one move: what’s the next step? No dragging next Thursday into today—just the single action that restores presence and creates momentum.

Along the way, we talk about designing a life across six key areas—emotional, financial, physical, relational, spiritual, and vocational—and why a both-and mindset matters right now. You can care for yourself and show up for others. You can pause and still make progress. Whether you’re balancing family, work, or civic engagement, STOP gives you a simple, repeatable way to protect your energy and deepen your impact.

Try one letter today and notice what changes. If you want Jasmine’s free 11-minute walkthrough of the framework, email the word STOP to info@hbdbook.com. If this conversation helped, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a breather, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find us.