introduction.
A moment of pause, a moment a day to meet myself

Part 1.
Asking the Fierce You: Why You Need to Pause
Chapter 1.
Pause, the fastest growth for me
Chapter 2.
Life reboots begin with the simple act of quitting.
A very ordinary day self-check note
Chapter 3.
A time when pause is needed
Chapter 4.
A life filled with busyness
Filling Status Check Note
Chapter 5.
Why emptying is necessary

Part 2.
Time to Understand Me - Facing Myself in the Shaking
Chapter 1.
To me who lost myself
Chapter 2.
The inner reasons that keep me from stopping
Chapter 3.
I am not enough
Chapter 4.
Breaking the Chains of Deficiency
Chapter 5.
The path to freedom from the gaze of others
Chapter 6.
The weight of a day that endures
Chapter 7.
The trap of self-doubt that imprisons me
Chapter 8.
The moment I face who I am

Part 3.
Starting with a very ordinary 'pause' - managing your emotions and inner self
Chapter 1.
Observing niche emotions
Chapter 2.
Free yourself from impatience
Chapter 3.
The Swamp of Ambivalence: Being Happy and Pretending to Be Happy Are Two Different Things
Chapter 4.
The courage to accept the hurt
Chapter 5.
Anxiety is not the enemy
Chapter 6.
Let go of perfectionism and empty your mind
Chapter 7.
Setting up your inner environment
Chapter 8.
Looking into my feelings
Chapter 9.
Self-care strategies tailored to your emotional temperature
Emotion Record Care Note
Chapter 10.
When a mismatch of needs occurs
Chapter 11.
Hidden Desire Observation Method
Chapter 12.
Discovering desires, the art of actively fulfilling them
Need Observation Care Note
Chapter 13.
Real emotions vs. fake emotions
Chapter 14.
Core and instrumental emotions

Part 4.
Making Pause a Daily Routine - Managing Your Routine and Habits
Chapter 1.
Finding Your Own 'Optimal Rhythm'
Chapter 2.
My own time that I only get by missing it
Chapter 3.
My own 'pause' routine, a practical guide
Healing Note
Chapter 4.
The importance of self-healing
Chapter 5.
Practice finding peace of mind
Chapter 6.
Experience 'immersion' in everyday life
Immersion Notes
Chapter 7.
A minimal routine to take care of myself
Check the signals my body is sending me

Part 5.
Strengthening Relationships with Pauses - Building Relationships and Communication
Chapter 1.
Reset your relationship to preserve energy
Chapter 2.
How to create the necessary boundaries
My own boundary setting notes
Chapter 3.
The reality of wavering self-esteem in relationships
Chapter 4.
Self-talk instead of talking to yourself
Self-talk notes
Chapter 5.
The power to know me
Know Me Note
Chapter 6.
A time to look after myself and others together
Relationship Care Practice Notes

Part 6.
Stop, and Beyond - Sustainable Change
Chapter 1.
Designing a Free Life
Chapter 2.
Look at me as I am
Looking Back at Me Note
Chapter 3.
Creating a safe base for my whole self
The real 'me' note
Chapter 4.
Practice positivity and encouragement
Self-affirmation & self-encouragement notes
Chapter 5.
A Guide to Overcoming Cognitive Apathy
Thought & Action Connection Notes
Chapter 6.
5 minutes a day, self-care habits
5-Minute Self-Healing Notes a Day
Chapter 7.
A journey to embrace the diverse selves within me
Chapter 8.
I became stronger with internal motivation
Chapter 9.
The Power of 'Active' for Complete Self-Care

Now, give yourself a comma to overcome the daily grind.

Every day, I ran and ran again for today.
The days repeat themselves, feeling listless and drained from endless running.
Now is the time to practice pausing for a moment.
It is not a reaction that only appears when a certain incident or problem occurs.
It could be a shadow of exhaustion that passes like a cold as we go through life.
It is an important signal that we need a 'time gap' to truly look into our inner selves.
Now, let's take care of ourselves, reflect on ourselves, and put a "self-comma" in our lives.

The author has coached countless people who are exhausted from their busy, forward-thinking lives.
Introducing daily care coaching from a 15-year veteran HRD training expert who has learned the importance of meeting your complete self.

How do I put a "self-comma"?

It's 7 a.m. on Monday, and many people probably start their day with the sound of an alarm.
Even though I slept well, I still feel tired and worn out when I go to work, but I have a hard time concentrating all day and feel lethargic.
I can't even join in conversations with my coworkers during lunch hours.
Even after coming home from work, I just spend my day lying in bed and playing with my smartphone.
Although it appears normal, it appears lethargic and has low self-interest.
The author also explains that through a small incident, he realized that he needed a moment of self-comma, not running.
So how can we shake off this helplessness?

The method is introduced in six parts.
Part 1 introduces reasons why we should stop for a moment and live a life that only looks forward and runs forward.
It will give you the opportunity to check yourself, even though you are not aware of your usual state.
Part 2 is about facing the time to understand myself, who is shaken by anxiety and worries in daily life.
It will be a good opportunity to explore yourself and take a good look at what state you are in, what emotional state you are in, and who you are.

Now, I will introduce how to manage myself in earnest.
Part 3 will help you develop the ability to practice self-care through emotions and desires.
It helps you understand your emotions and inner self and break free from negative emotions with examples and theories.
Part 4 introduces care routines and methods to maintain self-care on a daily basis.
Now that I know my emotions and inner self, I help myself find my optimal rhythm and peace of mind in my daily life.


Part 5 introduces how to maintain boundaries with others and care for relationships as a way to protect myself.
It suggests ways to get along with others without wasting energy.
Part 6 is about how to take care of yourself on a continuous basis, including a 5-minute daily challenge.
It provides a method for complete self-care.

Let's get to know ourselves now with 'Self-Check Note'!

I believe that small movements and deep understanding can come together to rekindle hope in my life.
And in the process, I also want to say that the most important thing is to warmly accept myself and to encourage me.
-In the book

As introduced in the book, it is ultimately 'me' that can practice the method of caring for 'me'.
I recommend having a conversation with yourself using a self-check note that allows you to reflect on yourself.
You will feel a stronger inner self than before.
Since I haven't had much conversation with myself in the past, let's start taking care of myself and looking after myself.
Let's take care of ourselves by looking back at ourselves, writing down self-affirmation, encouragement, and 5-minute self-healing notes every day.

Small, insignificant movements will gradually reconnect the broken link between your heart and mind, ultimately giving you the strength to move forward in life again.