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Zena Le Roux Season 1 Episode 21

 😴 Are you prioritising urgent tasks at the expense of what truly matters?

In this special mid-week release of HCA Talks Health, Functional Nutrition Health Coach Zena le Roux explores the vital role of rest in sustaining both health and business success. Zena unpacks how to differentiate between urgent and important tasks, and why focusing on the latter is key to thriving — not just surviving.

🎧 Tune in to discover:

Why urgent vs. important tasks can determine your wellbeing

The toll of neglecting rest in a busy lifestyle

Tips for solo entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses

How rest boosts both your health and your productivity

Why rest is one of the most important investments you can make

Whether you’re a Health Coach, entrepreneur, or simply striving for better balance, this episode is your reminder to pause, reflect, and put rest back at the top of your priority list.

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✅ Timestamps

0:00 Quote on urgent vs. important tasks
1:00 Introduction — Zena on work-life balance
2:00 Urgent vs. important: examples from daily life
3:00 Protecting health as the foundation of business success
4:00 Surviving vs. thriving — why rest fuels growth
5:00 How prioritising rest improves focus & productivity
6:00 Best ideas come during rest, nature & holidays
7:00 Living an “accidental life” vs. intentional living
8:00 Stress response explained: fight, flight & its impact
9:00 Chronic stress, glucose, blood pressure & illness
10:00 Why movement helps discharge stress energy
11:00 The hidden dangers of chronic stress on mood & health
12:00 Building healthy habits for resilience
12:30 Movement & exercise — walking, cycling, swimming
13:00 Nature & grounding — reconnecting outdoors
13:30 Relationships & community support in entrepreneurship
14:00 Relaxation practices: meditation, breathing & mindfulness
14:30 Screen-free time & the impact of technology on stress
15:00 Summary — rest is as important as client work & emails

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