PAUSA®

María Méndez's PAUSA® Method is an approach that promotes conscious pauses as a strategic tool for preventing burnout and promoting the well-being of individuals and organizations.

The World Health Organization describes burnout in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) as an occupational phenomenon resulting from chronic work-related stress that has not been successfully managed. In light of this challenge,VIAHR proposes learning to recognize the signs of burnout and consciously and regularly incorporating breaks into one’s life and work.

The method focuses onmindful recovery and emotional regulation.

Through training, guidance, and hands-on experience, she seeks to help people recognize their limits, manage stress, and develop habits of rest and self-care. Within organizations, she promotes a culture that integrates well-being into the way people work, lead, and sustain performance over time.

Designed for individuals, companies, and institutions, the program is delivered through training modules and immersive experiences. These experiences provide a space for participants to practice using tools they can incorporate into their daily lives.

Its goal isto make mindful pauses an accessible and shared practice that promotes well-being,clarity, and sustainable performance.