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Permission to breathe (not hustle harder)

Jan 28, 2026
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Just got back from my favorite place--the water’s edge.

And while I was there taking my own reset, I realized I might need to clear something up about the Momentum Reset workshop we offer here at Cornerstone.

Because I think deep down when people hear the phrase "Momentum Reset," they assume I’m going to be asking them to hustle harder.

That it's just another high-pressure planning session where we try to squeeze more productivity out of an already exhausted schedule.

But here’s the truth...

(âŹ‡ïž Btw, watch instead of reading, or read on below.)

Permission to breathe (not hustle harder)

Momentum doesn’t come from force.

It doesn’t come from white-knuckling our way through a giant to-do list.

(In fact, that’s usually what leads to the burnout and the start-stop cycle that leaves us feeling so frustrated in the first place.)

The Momentum Reset is actually a compassionate pause.

đŸš« The Myth:

You’ll leave with a massive, overwhelming to-do list and a lecture on how to "grind" more effectively.

🎯 The Reality:

- We aren’t there to squeeze more into your already overflowing calendar.

- We’re there to clear the mental noise so you can find a direction that actually feels doable.

- We look at the systems we’re falling to, instead of the goals we’re trying to rise to.

It’s about alignment...not more activity.

Doesn't that sound like a good thing?

Momentum Reset is a space to breathe, re-evaluate, and establish a fresh direction that actually works with the complexity of your real life.

Because when you’re aligned with what matters, moving forward doesn’t feel like a chore.

So, if you’re ready to stop the hustle and start building momentum that actually lasts, I would love to link arms with you at our next session.

There are two options - you can get more info at the links below.

I'm so excited to see you there if you choose to grab your spot. If you have any questions, just let me know.

Love doing life with you,

Dawn

Here's how to get a Momentum Reset...

Momentum Reset LIVE: Our usual full-day event, live and in-person in St. Louis. If you crave connection and fully unplugging from your day-to-day in a retreat-style environment (with lunch on us), this is the workshop for you. Learn more here.

Momentum Reset ONLINE: (NEW!) Can't spare a whole day or unable to attend Momentum Reset in person? I’ll livestream directly to your desk with our Momentum Reset Virtual Power Lunch--we'll meet online over lunch in 2 hour sessions, spread out over 3 days. Learn more here.

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