When I hit 40, “rest” stopped feeling optional. It became a strategy.

My twenties were about proving I could do it all.
My thirties were about actually doing it all (and paying for it in exhaustion).
My forties? They’re about protecting peace while still building legacy.

Last week I caught myself in a loop — rushing to finish reports, fix dinner, answer a client’s message, and squeeze in one more email before bedtime. Then my daughter said, “Mom, are you on your phone again?”
That one sentence made me pause.

I realized I’d been sprinting like rest was a reward, not a responsibility. But rest is part of the rhythm that keeps everything else working — at home and in business.

So now, rest is scheduled like a meeting. It’s non-negotiable.
Because a rested mind leads better, listens better, and loves better.

Here’s what’s working for me lately:

• Power pauses: 5 – 10 minutes of silence between client calls.
• Soft mornings: No phone until the girls are dropped off.
• Family first Fridays: I block off 6 PM onward for real life.

Resting doesn’t mean quitting. It means choosing rhythm over burnout — again and again.

To every parent building after 40: your body is wise, your time is sacred, and your rest is leadership.

💼 Business Bridge — TOPP & TOPP Focus

This season, we’re helping families plan for peace of mind — today and tomorrow.
We don’t sell insurance. We serve families.

When we talk about annuities, we talk about protection and possibility:

• A fixed index annuity means you can never lose money — even when the market shifts.
• A rollover annuity helps your 401(k) keep working for you, safely and simply.

Because financial rest matters too. Security isn’t about numbers — it’s about knowing your family is covered, and your future is protected.