![]() ![]() In the modern world, we are encouraged to be busy, to multitask, and to be as productive as humanly possible. Other times these goals can be accomplished just by shifting our thoughts or behaviors. As you'll see in the following sections, these goals something-but not always-require going at a slower pace. But it's more about teaching ourselves how to turn off the body's stress response, create the life we really want, and act intentionally and with purpose. That's why I think slowing down is partially about going slow. We can handle our daily tasks, we don't feel stressed, and we feel like we have the time to rest, be present, and enjoy the good things in life. It's not 'being slow' that we're seeking necessarily, it's the feeling that we have time to do the things that matter. ![]() For example, when our minds are speeding, our performance and effectiveness get slower or weaker. But when people talk about slowing down, they're often referring to the idea that we cram too many unimportant things into each day. ![]() ![]() But what does it mean, exactly? It doesn't have to mean that we literally do things slower-although we might walk slower or give ourselves more time to make a decision or cook a meal. We've probably heard of the idea of 'slowing down'. ![]()
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