Slowing Down In Life

Slowing Down In Life

SLOWING DOWN In Life is something hardly thought OR worse, even spoken OR considered at all.  WHY?  Because NO ONE has thought about it.  Because NO ONE is aware of that creeping problem.  Because NO ONE gets to realize the implications of the frenetic pace we go through everyday.  Because even if one realizes it, NO ONE thinks that it is a problem in the first place.  And that's where our problem lies and this time, we CAN'T look the other way📗📙📘

So, do you feel like you're constantly running on that treadmill of life?  NOT quite sure HOW to take a break OR stop feeling like you always have to be doing something.   I totally agree that it's NOT that easy to slow down because I've BEEN THERE, DONE THAT.  BUT hey, do we realize that it turns out that SLOWING DOWN is exactly WHAT we need to do in the first place?  SLOWING DOWN is NOT just good for our own well-being BUT ti can also help us feel less stressed while accomplishing more every day💧💧💧

Our dilemma is that SLOWING DOWN is as simple as 1-2-3 BUT what does it mean exactly?  It DOESN'T have to mean that we literally do things SLOWER [although it's true we might walk SLOWER or give ourselves more time to make a decision.  BUT when people talk about SLOWING down, they're often referring to the idea that we cram too many unimportant things each day❎❎❎

A concrete example is WHEN our minds are speeding, our performance and effectiveness gets slower OR weaker.  BUT hey, it's NOT 'being SLOW' that we're seeking necessarily.  BUT rather it is the feeling that we have the time to do the things that matter most.  Sure we can handle our daily tasks, we DON'T feel stressed and we feel like we always have that time to rest, be present and enjoy the good things in life.  THAT explains why SLOWING DOWN only partially means we need to go SLOW.  Instead, it's more about teaching ourselves how to TURN OFF that 'FIGHT or FLIGHT' response and instead create the life we want, an intentional act with purpose✅✅✅

Our takeaway?  In our life today, we are ALWAYS encouraged to be busy and even MULTITASK yet in the end, most of us feel that incessant pressure to perform OR at least look like we're performing right in front our boss [even if that means masking exhaustion with caffeine and sugar].  BUT that feeling of 'time urgency' actually leads us to perform even worse.  BTW, FASTER DOES NOT MEAN BETTER.  SLOWING DOWN in life is giving JUSTICE to our life, dude❗❗❗

Slowing Down In Life

Slowing Down In Life

Slowing Down In Life isn't just becoming popular these days but it has become a trend, in fact.  BUT if at all, the basic message resonating around is more about consuming LESS and taking a slower approach in our everyday life.  And that SLOWDOWN is becoming an unabated trend.  We see fast food outlets now offering vegan menus and both AppsStore and PlayStore are offering apps about meditation and about reducing our screen time💷💵

In fact, to dissect this trend, SLOWING DOWN in life is becoming a lifestyle that encourages a lower approach to everyday life.  From my personal experience in SLOWING DOWN so far, I've found that it had helped me connect with myself deeply and even increasing my self-awareness.  Obviously, it seeps and spreads into other areas of my life impacting them significantly and today, let's take some time to look at all the areas it can touch and impact generally.  It can and does look different for everyone📘📙📗

So, let's rattle off the most obvious UPSIDES when we SLOW DOWN in life.  That elusive LUXURY OF TIME.  This goes without saying, the moment you slow down, you begin to see the amount of time you have at hand in your day and life in general.  It also allows you to make more intentional use of your time while leaving enough for life's UNPLANNED moments and spontaneity💎💎💎

Your IMPROVED HEALTH. We've all at some point come across the downsides of hustle culture.  Slowing down gives us both the TIME & SPACE to focus and work on our health, take a breath from the constant rush in our daily life and even practice SELF-CARE.  It also gives us a window to really embrace the SLOW LIFE as it impacts our health❎❎❎

BOOSTED PRODUCTIVITY.  This is one of the first noticeable signs when we indeed SLOW DOWN.  It keeps away stress, anxiety and overwhelm.  And when we're focused on the task at hand, it becomes easier to complete the said task efficiently as opposed to being bogged down by doing everything at once.  Lastly, fostering meaningful relationships is a beneficiary where no costs and little effort is needed from our end.  Talking about SLOWING DOWN IN LIFE❗❗❗