#258: When Your Inner GPS Says “Pause”: Setting Intentions, Serving Others, and Knowing When to Hibernate
Thu Aug 07 2025
Sometimes, the bravest thing you can do isn’t to push harder—it’s to stop, listen, and let yourself marinate in the unknown. In this episode, I’m talking about setting an intention you can actually live by, using your body as a built-in compass, and asking the deeper question: Who am I really serving? We’ll explore why Gandhi’s “lose yourself in service” isn’t just a nice quote for a coffee mug, and how to tell if your work is coming from a spirit of genuine giving… or a quiet hope for applause.
I’ll share why I’m pressing pause on the podcast to take a much-needed sabbatical, what I’m learning from hibernating, and how discomfort can be a growth signal instead of a danger sign. You’ll hear about the difference between “get” mode and “give” mode, how to know when to wait instead of act (spoiler: doubt often means don’t), and why sometimes the most productive move is stillness.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re on the right path—or if your inner GPS has been quietly rerouting you—this episode will give you tools to check your coordinates, adjust your intentions, and move forward with clarity.
CONNECT/COACHING:
August Masterclass Series (starts 8/13)
Hope's Website: www.coachhopecook.com
Hope's IG @coachhopecook
Hope's FB @hopeallencook
Hope's LinkedIn: hope-cook-56041283/
Hope's YouTube @coachhopecook
Email: hope.cook@gmail.com
BOOK:
Healing Clinician Burnout, How to Revive Your Life and Career (available in ebook and paperback)
Love y'all, and remember: There's always hope!
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Sometimes, the bravest thing you can do isn’t to push harder—it’s to stop, listen, and let yourself marinate in the unknown. In this episode, I’m talking about setting an intention you can actually live by, using your body as a built-in compass, and asking the deeper question: Who am I really serving? We’ll explore why Gandhi’s “lose yourself in service” isn’t just a nice quote for a coffee mug, and how to tell if your work is coming from a spirit of genuine giving… or a quiet hope for applause. I’ll share why I’m pressing pause on the podcast to take a much-needed sabbatical, what I’m learning from hibernating, and how discomfort can be a growth signal instead of a danger sign. You’ll hear about the difference between “get” mode and “give” mode, how to know when to wait instead of act (spoiler: doubt often means don’t), and why sometimes the most productive move is stillness. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re on the right path—or if your inner GPS has been quietly rerouting you—this episode will give you tools to check your coordinates, adjust your intentions, and move forward with clarity. CONNECT/COACHING: August Masterclass Series (starts 8/13) Hope's Website: www.coachhopecook.com Hope's IG @coachhopecook Hope's FB @hopeallencook Hope's LinkedIn: hope-cook-56041283/ Hope's YouTube @coachhopecook Email: hope.cook@gmail.com BOOK: Healing Clinician Burnout, How to Revive Your Life and Career (available in ebook and paperback) Love y'all, and remember: There's always hope!