Summer vacations are the ultimate pause, aren't they? Laying on the beach under an umbrella, kayaking on a lake, walking through a shaded, wooded trail, sightseeing in a foreign land, and even a glorious staycation are all incredible ways to pause and enjoy the moment.

Early in my career, I wore mostly neutral colors, but my bag or shoes were always something completely different. A black sheath dress paired with purple stilettos. A gray wool skirt and cream sweater with red boots. Those unexpected pops of color made my outfits interesting and helped me stand out (I'm a smidge over 5'). Over time, though, the color disappeared.

There’s a specific kind of exhaustion that a bubble bath or a nap can’t fix. It’s that heavy, drained feeling where your mind is hazy and your body feels physically spent. We often promise ourselves that a weekend "off" will be the cure—only to find that come Monday morning, the tank is still bone-dry.

Often, that’s because we aren’t resting the right parts of ourselves.