Description
You’re running on empty.
Not the kind of empty that a good night’s sleep can fix. This is the deep depletion that comes from months of constant output with no input. You’ve been giving, producing, performing, and achieving—but somewhere along the way, you forgot to rest.
December should feel like an exhale, but instead it feels like one more sprint to the finish line.
What if you’re not meant to finish strong—but to finish honest?
Pause is your invitation into the ancient practice of Sabbath—the intentional act of stopping, not because the work is done, but because you need rest. It’s a guided 40-page journal that creates space for you to lay down what you’ve been carrying and remember that your productivity doesn’t measure your worth.
This isn’t about reviewing your year to see if you measured up. It’s about practising sacred rest—the kind that restores your soul, reconnects you with what matters, and reminds you that God delights in you even when you’re not doing anything at all.
In the Sabbath pause, you discover what busyness has been stealing from you. In the sacred rest, you remember you’re human, not machine.
What is inside?
• Vision Planning: Move beyond vague wishes to specific, achievable direction
• Editing Your Life: Identify what to release and what deserves more of your energy
• What Makes You Happy?: Rediscover the things that bring you genuine joy (not just productivity)
• Life Spheres & Goals: Set balanced goals across relationships, work, health, creativity, and rest
• Finding Your Why: Connect with your core values and personal mission
• Seasonal Release: Honour the year that was and create space for what’s coming
• Declarations: Speak your intentions into reality
Each section includes creative writing prompts inspired by the questions Amanda Viviers has asked herself for nearly two decades—and the same prompts she uses to help women find clarity at her sold-out retreats.
WHO THIS IS FOR:
This journal is for you if:
• You’re ending the year feeling depleted rather than accomplished
• You want to move forward with intention but don’t know where to start
• You’re ready to stop reacting and start creating
• You value reflection but need structure to guide you
• You’re drawn to writing as a way to process and heal
Amanda Viviers is an accredited Journal Therapy Coach, award-winning communications leader, and author of 15 books. After 25 years helping organisations tell their stories—including leading 160+ staff at Compassion Australasia—she now creates retreat spaces where women discover their own. Currently completing her Master of Arts in Divinity, Amanda believes the pen is both a healing tool and an act of reclamation. She facilitates retreats internationally and co-founded the Kinwomen radio program.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
“During the past few Christmas and festive seasons, I’ve taken the time to work through several of Amanda’s workbooks. This year, Seeking Clarity has allowed me to take time out, reflect and reset for the New Year. December can be a challenging time when I can feel overwhelmed and exhausted by running a small business, and the responsibilities of having young children can be demanding. With Clarity, I’ve been able to see all I have achieved this year and refocus on what’s really important. Thank you, Amanda. Seeking Clarity has helped me bring time, space and joy back into my days.”
—Brooke Whitmore
“I purchased one of the end-of-year workbooks, not really understanding how significant an impact going through the workbook would be for me. The highlight of the purchase, though, was Amanda offering a 1-hour online session for 6 weeks to meet with her and other people who purchased the workbook, and to go through it together, page by page, helping me, encouraging me to reflect on my year and notice what I have learnt about myself…..good and bad! To have a go at journaling and assuring me there is no right or wrong way to write what comes out; it’s my story! I don’t have to write it perfectly, just write.Thank you, Amanda! I have loved it. You have gently challenged me to write/journal my story.
Here’s to my next chapter.”
— Jenny Hastings
“Amanda – thank you for this sacred and beautiful space you create for each of us to enter into as we close each year.
2024 has been a year, so I was initially apprehensive about reflecting on it, but it was such a beautiful and hopeful time.
Thank you”
— Jac Wraight
“Amanda, this resource is such a gift. Thank you for making and distributing a reflective tool that gently brings to account the season we have been in as well as plans for the season to come. I love that this journal is one that I can continue to pick up and add to as time, events & circumstances arise. I loved the reflecting sheets as they were great for processing what took place last year. Your creativity is such a blessing.”
— Kate Green
HOW TO USE IT:
1. Grab your favourite pen and a hot drink
2. Find a quiet space where you won’t be interrupted (even an hour counts)
3. Turn off your phone
4. Begin by saying thank you for the year that was
5. Work through the prompts at your own pace—this is your retreat, your timeline
Some people complete it in one sitting. Others spread it across several sessions. There’s no right way, only your way.
INVESTMENT: $12.95 AUD (Digital Download)
INSTANT ACCESS
• Purchase now and receive an immediate download link
• PDF delivered straight to your inbox
• Print at home, local library, or Officeworks
• 40 pages designed for reflection and transformation
BONUS: Join Amanda’s private Facebook community for ongoing encouragement and clarity coaching.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Is this a physical book?
This is a digital PDF that downloads immediately after purchase. You can print it yourself or order the paperback version here [link].
What if I don’t have a printer?
Most local libraries offer low-cost printing services, or you can use Officeworks or any commercial printer. Alternatively, you can work directly from your tablet or computer.
Can I share this with my book club/team/friends?
Each license is valid for one person. If you’d like to use PAUSE as part of an event, retreat, or group program you charge for, please email info@amandaviviers.com for professional licensing options. For bulk orders (10+), wholesale pricing is available.
What if I start it and don’t finish?
This journal is designed to meet you where you are. You can work through it all at once or return to sections as needed. There’s no deadline, no judgment, only space for your own process.
Can I get a refund?
Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final once downloaded. However, if you experience any technical issues accessing your file, please get in touch with us immediately, and we’ll help resolve it.
THE BOTTOM LINE:
You can drift into next year, or you can design it.
For less than the cost of two coffees, you can give yourself the gift of clarity, intention, and a fresh start. Not because you need to fix yourself, but because you deserve to know what you actually want—and to move toward it.
Purchase PAUSE now and start your end-of-year retreat today.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FINE PRINT:
This is a digital product. Nothing will be mailed. Check your junk folder if you don’t receive your download email within 5 minutes. You can also access downloads from your account page. Each license is valid for personal use only (one person). For group licensing, retreat facilitation, or bulk orders: info@amandaviviers.com
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