FREE WELLBEING TOOL FOR WOMEN · 10 MINUTES · INSTANT ACCESS
The Pause Practice
Clarity on what’s getting in the way of your wellbeing, in under 10 minutes.
Take a pause, name what’s been getting in the way, and leave knowing where to begin.
Psychology-informed. Created by Elizabeth Simpson, MSc Psychology, Accredited Wellness and Resilience Coach.
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What's in The Pause Practice?
The Pause Practice is a free, 10-minute self-coaching activity for women, in 3 short steps.
Step 1: Pause
Notice what matters most to you right now.
Step 2: Patterns
Choose what’s been getting in the way, such as time, guilt or overwhelm, and try a short coaching activity.
Step 3: Next Steps
Leave with one clear place to begin.
Does This Sound Familiar?
WHAT WOMEN TOLD US
"It's rarely lack of information. It's low self-belief, all-or-nothing thinking, and trying to fix everything at once. That's where most women get stuck."
From Elizabeth’s 2026 LinkedIn research
"Many women already know what would help their wellbeing, but they don't have the space or support to implement it consistently... so anything that helps them with wellbeing and the actual reality, I guess."
From Elizabeth’s 2026 LinkedIn research
You don't need to know exactly what you need.
"I didn't have a specific need, just a general feeling of disorder. I do feel like I am in a much more structured place now."
Elizabeth's coaching client
"I wasn't initially sure what I needed, but after discussing it I felt like it became clear that I needed help to organise and prioritise different areas of my life. I feel very confident moving forward into this year, in regard to both my personal and professional life."
Elizabeth's coaching client
Pause Practice - FAQs
What is The Pause Practice?
The Pause Practice is a free, 10-minute self-coaching activity for women. In 3 short steps, you’ll notice what matters most to you right now, name what’s been getting in the way, and leave with one clear place to begin.
Who is it for?
Women who want to improve how they feel but aren't sure where to start, or keep finding reasons why now isn't the right time.
Do I need to be in crisis to use this?
No. You do not need to be in crisis to deserve support. Wanting to improve your wellbeing is enough of a reason to start.
I never have enough time for my own wellbeing, can this help?
Yes. The Pause Practice includes a coaching activity specifically for this, alongside a practical guide to help you identify where time is going and what one small change could look like.
I feel guilty putting myself first, is there something here for me?
Yes. There is a guided activity to help you name that guilt and begin to challenge it.
I don't know what I'm feeling or where to start, what will this give me?
A guided emotional awareness activity using an evidence-based framework to help you identify and begin to understand what you're experiencing.
I can't make self-care stick, will this help?
Yes. There is a coaching activity to help you explore what self-care actually means for you and find a starting point that fits around your life.
My sleep, movement, nutrition and connection keep slipping, is there support for this?
Yes. The Pause Practice includes a structured check-in across all four areas to help you understand where you are and identify one place to begin.
I feel overwhelmed and can't think straight, what will this do for me?
A guided check-in using the P.I.E.S. framework (physical, intellectual, emotional, and social or spiritual) to help you pause, notice what is going on, and find one place to begin.
What happens after I complete The Pause Practice?
The Pause Practice is complete on its own. At the end, you’ll be introduced to the Women’s Wellbeing Lab, a psychology-informed online membership for women that fits around your life, with a 7-day free trial if you’d like to explore it.
Who created The Pause Practice?
The Pause Practice was created by Elizabeth Simpson, MSc Psychology, Accredited Wellness and Resilience Coach, and founder of the Women’s Wellbeing Lab. Elizabeth is an Accredited Member of the Association for Coaching.
Is it really free?
Yes. The Pause Practice is free. You only need your first name and email address, and no card details.