
09/28/2025
Sometimes slowing down feels harder than speeding up. Today I caught myself wanting to just sit and rest, but my mind kept racing through all the things I “should” be doing. And in that rush of thoughts, I wasn’t able to actually enjoy the present moment.
We live in a world that tells us if we’re not constantly going, we’re falling behind but the truth is the opposite. Rest is progress too. Taking time to slow down is not laziness, it’s necessary. It’s how we give ourselves the chance to recharge, reflect, and keep moving forward without burning out.
Weekends can be the perfect reminder to pause, though sometimes even then, it’s hard to quiet the noise. But choosing to slow down doesn’t mean we’re stuck; it means we’re honoring our needs and giving ourselves space to breathe.
✨ What’s something fun you did this weekend, or something you realized when you gave yourself a little extra time to sit and relax?