I’m sitting down at my desk elated to be here. I had my second baby two months ago and, as I write this, am returning from maternity leave today. I feel rested, connected with my little girl, and grateful for the people I work with. I feel clear-eyed about the purpose of rest: that spring cannot arrive without the fallow quiet of winter. Knowing that our world never stops moving, I am reminded that making space for periods of rest requires both an internal commitment and active support from those around us. We’ve included notes below on the steps we took to prepare successfully.

Rest drives impact.