Going Slow?

I’m thinking that maybe I just need to go slower, instead of constantly stressing by rushing. Might sound counterproductive but it would bring me so much peace. Maybe I just need to focus on, yes it would suck ti wake up earlier each day, but would it be worth it to have a slower, more enjoyable, leisurely time getting ready, and would it set me up better for the rest of the day? I want to do this at work too, slow down, for my own peace. I’ve even noticed I eat too quickly. It’s like I’m on a constant treadmill, wearing myself out but never really achieving anything. What if I just slowed right down?

Ghomem

Work has made it hard to slow down lately. I do my best and it still isn't fast enough, so I keep trying to get faster at stuff, and it has been tough. Hope everyone is doing well and have a good day

NightVibes

1mo

Yeah I have seen this with myself. I tend to rush everything without even knowing it! Sometimes taking things a bit slower can bring more quality into your life and what you do. I’ve been putting 15-30 minutes of rest between each task I do if I have a lot on the plan, but that’s just one of many ways to take things slower. Have a great day!

FancyMia

1mo

Maybe that is one thing that I should have tried earlier. I am going to change my life with this. Thank you for this hint.

pidgey

1mo

Yes maybe we need to remember it’s not one size fits all and it’s okay to take things slower. Good luck with it, you can do it! 🩷

A. D.

1mo

Indeed, the best advice to any person on the ADHD spectrum is “slow down.”

pidgey

1mo

Update: I woke up this morning at my earlier alarm, I stuck to my ‘rota’ which I had made the other day on my day off- I’d used a stopwatch to time how long each part of my getting ready routine takes at my natural, relaxed pace. Then I used that as a realistic rota to stick to. Somehow cos I wasn’t rushing I managed to get ready in plenty of time. I had time to spare. Whilst my husband was finishing getting ready himself, I managed to read a bit of Bible and a devotional leisurely. My mood was considerably better today and I had a much better day at work. I purposefully slowed myself down at work, it felt unnatural but I felt better for it and as I wasn’t rushing with the logistical side of things I was more relaxed and had more time to spend on customer service and managed to be much better than usual- I never mean for impatience and grouchiness to leach through but sometimes I can’t help it. I did less ‘paperwork’ than usual today, but then maybe I didn’t- I just didn’t stress myself out with the amount I was doing and how much was left. I just kept busy and gave much more attention to customer service and I feel like it was a good day.

sunflowermuffin

1mo

Hurry is the enemy of love :)

Vital, Numo 🍄

1mo

So glad you’re feeling this. I’ve realized rushing is one of the clearest signs of not showing love to myself. I’ve been rushing through life for years — trying to live faster, but missing the actual living. Slowing down lately has changed a lot. Wishing you peace in this too.

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