Revista do Ministério Público do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

100 Artigo

ARTIGO DA REVISTA

n. 100 abr./jun. 2026

Is it just me, or does 2026 feel like an "in-between" year that is flying by? Why stillness may be the secret to a more sustainable 2026.

100 Artigo

Artigo

Is it just me, or does 2026 feel like an "in-between" year that is flying by? Why stillness may be the secret to a more sustainable 2026.

É só eu, ou 2026 parece um ano de "transição" que está voando? Por que a quietude pode ser o segredo para um 2026 mais sustentável.

Autor

Regina Montedonio

Has extensive experience of teaching linguistics and English at undergraduate and graduate level (PUC-Rio), as well as training English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers. She holds an Ed.M from Harvard University and has also been a visiting lecturer, a visiting scholar, and a visiting researcher at the University of British Columbia (Canada), University of California/SB, and Michigan State University, respectively. She is the creator of the ELaH project (English Language and Humanities), a specialized initiative that uses the English language as a tool for both linguistics and cognitive transformation, as well as interaction and cooperation.

Resumo

Este texto convida à reflexão sobre a relação com o tempo e a ansiedade que ela gera, incentivando uma abordagem mais intencional da vida cotidiana. Ao examinar os hábitos diários, as pessoas podem desacelerar, mudar de direção e recomeçar com maior consciência.

Abstract

This text invites a reflection on the relationship with time and the anxiety it generates, urging a more intentional approach to daily life. By examining daily habits, individuals can slow down, shift direction, and start fresh with greater awareness.

Palavras-chave

Cultura do burnout. Pausa consciente. Intencionalidade. Novo começo.

Keywords

Burnout culture. Mindful pause. Intentionality. New start.

Como citar este artigo:

MONTEDONIO, Regina. Is it just me, or does 2026 feel like an "in-between" year that is flying by? Why stillness may be the secret to a more sustainable 2026. In: Revista do Ministério Público do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, nº 100, abr./jun. 2026, p. 283-287.