The Gift of Slowing Down

In the season where life can feel extra full, it’s more important than ever to take a few moments and just pause,
breathe,
rest.

Some days or weeks it seems like our lists are long and we just roll from one item to the next, one day to the next and even one week to the next, without even stopping to realize and soak up all of the beautiful moments that have happened along the way.

I get it!
This is a reminder for me as much as for you.

There have been many seasons in my life where I even felt guilty if I slowed down, like I wasn’t doing enough, and I wouldn’t get it all done.

So the big question is, what is “enough“?
And how can we ever get it “all done“?!

I realized in that mindset, “doing” your way to enough, will never get you there. The list will always have more things to check off.
These should not be the ultimate goal.
Don’t get me wrong- I love a good list (or several) and the satisfaction of crossing items off!

The real win is realizing that in each moment, there is a gift.
There are memories made.
This is life lived.
Pausing, breathing, celebrating and soaking up each one, is truly what brings the fulfillment.


So here is your permission slip (not that you need one) to step off the frazzled, frantic hamster wheel that you’ve created for yourself whether it’s through old stories, comparisons, self judgment, or any other reason,
and pause.


Allow yourself to sit quietly for a moment without distraction or outside input.
It may feel hard at first.
Breathe,
Find five things to be grateful for,
Stretch,
Breathe again,
And stay there until you feel your system relax a little bit.


Guilt and judgment won’t help you get your list finished smoothly.
Your nervous system, mind, and body need the reset.
You deserve it and I’m proud of you for giving yourself this gift.