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When Effort Replaces Balance

Linda Hennings

Published on: 27/01/2026

Trying harder can look like commitment — and feel like survival. This article looks at what happens when effort replaces balance, and why finding centre is often what allows us to move forward.

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The Space Between: Why Progress Often Happens In The Pause

Linda Hennings

Published on: 23/12/2025

The space between Christmas and New Year holds a unique energy. There is less urgency – if we allow it. Psychological research shows that high achievers often struggle most with rest, especially when they most need it.

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