The Power of the Pause: Why We All Need a Deep Breath
Have you ever noticed how your best ideas often show up when you’re not trying too hard?
Not during the tenth email of the morning. Not in the middle of back-to-back meetings. But when you’re away walking by the sea, sipping coffee in silence, or simply doing nothing.
At Inelso, we’re big believers in productivity and creativity, but we’re also learning something that’s just as important:
You can’t create meaningfully when you’re running on empty.
And that’s exactly why holidays, breaks, and deep breaths matter more than we often realise.
Real creativity doesn’t come from being constantly “on”. It comes from stepping away.
Holidays are not interruptions. They’re fuel.
When we take a break, a real one, not just a scroll between meetings, something shifts.
Whether it’s a long summer break, a quiet Easter weekend, or just a few unplugged days, that space we give ourselves isn’t lost time. It’s a reset.
And for a creative company like Inelso, it’s essential.
Rest feeds the work
Some of our best course ideas, design concepts, or storytelling angles didn’t come at a desk. They came during a walk, a conversation, or a quiet coffee during time off.
It’s no coincidence.
When our minds are free from pressure, they become more open to:
Making space for space
We encourage our team to take their holidays seriously - not as a luxury, but as part of doing meaningful, sustainable creative work.
Rested minds build better things. And the same goes for our clients, our learners, and all of us navigating fast-paced digital lives.
So if you’ve been waiting for permission to take a real break, here it is. You need it. You deserve it. And your work will be better for it.
What’s something that surprised you or became clearer after taking time off? We’d love to hear how your creativity shows up after a pause.