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Nobody is perfect. Believe me, my life (even though I feel tremendously blessed and fortunate) still has its ups and downs. There are still things I wish I could change about myself, my parenting, my business, etc. etc. etc.
But, all that being said, when looking back at who I was 5+ years ago, I’m pretty proud of myself for how far I’ve come.
I used to be pretty very tightly wound. I had (and, let’s be honest, still sometimes do) a quick temper and was very impatient -- especially with myself. I was always in “striving” mode. I was always reaching (and rushing) for more, better, faster. Stress, struggle, striving -- that was what I thought it took to be “successful”. I never felt good enough. I was always waiting for the future when things would be “better”.
Operating like that didn’t feel good.
When I first became a mom over 5 years ago, something woke up inside of me. A desire to do things differently. A desire to slow down, savor more, be more present. With that awakening also came the start of my 3-day workweek.
My 3-day workweek, day by day and week by week, began to show me that I could work less, stress less and still expand. It began to show me that hustle wasn’t essential for success (thank goodness!).
Now, I cannot imagine working full-time hours. I cannot imagine pushing myself to the brink in the pursuit of “success”.
Yes, I still have my moments when I have to remind myself to slow down and appreciate right where I’m at at this very moment (not always an easy thing to do), but more often than not, I find that my pace naturally moves (a bit) slower. Which feels really good.
This slowing down didn’t happen overnight. It’s taken me a number of years to smooth the edginess I used to feel so very often. But, it is something worth pursuing.
If you’re a mom like me, you know already that your kids are always asking you to slow down. They move at a slower pace -- if you don’t believe me, just try to get their shoes and coats on and get out the door :-) Kids are great at being present, and they are asking you, too, to be HERE now. Time is irrelevant to them. They honor their inner rhythms. And, the simplest way to slow down and feel instantly less overwhelmed is to simply honor their request. Put down your phone. Go outside. Swing on a swing. Read a book together. Look into their eyes. Just be with them. Right now. Feel your breath. Feel your body. Sink into this moment. (You can also do this with your partner or pet or by yourself!)
If you’re currently struggling with overwhelm and feeling like there isn’t enough time and you simply can’t slow down, I challenge you to STOP. Just for 1 minute. Take a few deep breaths. Look at your surroundings -- really see them. And notice that all that stuff that you’re rushing after doesn’t bother you so much when you arrive in the present moment.
Today on the podcast, I am sharing a quick meditation to help you release overwhelm and feel more present and peaceful.
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