Let’s Slow Down: Simple + Intentional Living, Decluttering, Life on Purpose

52. The Gift of Slowing Down


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It's almost Christmas! We are in the thick of the holidays and since it's the season of gift giving, I want to talk about a priceless gift that you can give yourself. Right Now. Why don't you give yourself the GIFT OF SLOWING DOWN this year? Is that something on your list? I’m guessing if you’re listening to this podcast that this might be something you want in your life. And you can have it, my friend. With some basic mindset shifts it can be yours. Doesn’t that sound nice?


So let’s talk about a few ways you can start immediately, because I appreciate you taking the time to listen and I want you to come away with easy, actionable ways to incorporate this into your life. It’s fun to think about this and dream about it, but let’s actually make it happen! Let’s do it. Let’s Slow Down, and make it a new reality. 

Now, depending on what your life currently looks like, slowing down can look very different from person to person. Today's episode gives you some suggestions on how to slow down now.


You can try:

  • Slowing down the way you carry yourself and move throughout the day
  • Driving in a less hurried way, giving yourself plenty of time to get where you're going
  • Consciously reminding yourself not to rush
  • Slow down while you're eating. Savor your food!
  • Start your day with a leisurely cup of coffee/tea and set some intentions for your day
  • Establish clear routines and times for work.
  • Unplug from work once you're done for the day so you can be present in the rest of your life.
  • So if you give yourself one gift this Holiday Season, I hope that you’ll give yourself the gift of slowing down. It really is an incredible gift. A priceless one, and better yet it will show up instantly and free, right now if you let it. You just have to let it in. You get to decide when you're ready. And if you have trouble with that, because it can be really hard, let me know. I’m here and I would love to help.


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