ONE IDEA | Start Slowly
Hurry up! Time is running out. You’re too late.
These are a few of the phrases I hear running through my head when I get stuck in “productivity mode.”
There is a sense of time pressure, a feeling I’m not quite where I should be, and a worry that I’ll never get caught up.
January can inflate those worries, no doubt.
This was my first week back online after a two-week break, and at times, I felt myself slipping into this anxious, fearful state-of-mind.
No, I haven’t finished setting intentions and goals for the year ahead.
No, I haven’t finished my annual reflection on 2020.
No, I haven’t caught up on my inbox.
So what?
We are cultured to believe that if we’re not quick, fast, and efficient, then there is something wrong with us.
But a lot of the best things in life don’t happen quickly. Whether it’s a meaningful friendship or a home-cooked meal, the best things in life can't usually be rushed.
So this is a reminder, as much to myself as it is to you:
It’s okay to be slow. It’s okay to take your time.
As we embark on a new year together, where in your life can you take your foot off the gas pedal?
Maybe you’re writing a novel or training for a race. Perhaps you simply want to re-establish some old friendships.
What would it look like to take a small step in that direction, rather than a giant leap?
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