“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.“   – Lao Tzu

When I read that quote years ago [and I HAD to share it with all of you], it stopped me in my tracks and made me really think about that. 

It was the truth.  And I knew it in my bones.

Yet there I was always running around, multi-tasking, achieving, accomplishing, DOing, and trying to stay 3 steps ahead of things and trying to accomplish everything.

Underneath all that running was fear.   Fear of not being in control.  Fear of not getting it all done.  Fear of not being good enough.  Fear of missing out.  Fear of letting go.

And underneath all that, I didn’t know any other way. 

As women, we’re constantly taught to put others first, we’re people pleasing, we’re living in our masculine aspects of DOing, and sacrificing our feminine selves.  The part of us that is craving time to BE, feel, and enjoy.

Listen, I still enjoy achieving, accomplishing, earning, and doing.  But it’s done with ease, flow, and grace from my authenticity as an impactful, powerful and feminine woman. 

So, I’m here to share with you how I do this “slowing down” while I get everything accomplished:

• It’s a mindset shift that there is no hurry.  I’m good enough.  I’m capable enough.  I’ll get done what I need to, and I trust in myself and my value, and the process.  And if I didn’t get it done, it either wasn’t that important or something happened beyond my control, and I’ll get it done tomorrow.  Trust me.

• I’m clear on my Daily To Do List.  I love a good list that is concise, and I can mark things off.           
  • I write down each day my top 3 priorities and stay focused on them. 
  • I design myself into my day first [on my calendar] and make them private appointments.

• I check in to see how I’m feeling as I go about my day.  Now, who does this?  I bet most of us don’t… I had to LEARN this, and it helped me as a compass to bring more joy and relief each day.
  • Do I feel flow and ease?Do I like what I’m doing?Am I excited or inspired? 
  • Or, do I feel overwhelmed, exhausted and frustrated?

When you learn to slow down, it’s healthier! You can be in the present moment, you can listen better, you FEEL BETTER, and you actually have more peace, flow and joy. You may even start to become more successful [I have!] as well as have more fun.

So, what is the first thing you’re going to do to SLOW DOWN? Remember nature does not hurry, but everything is accomplished. Let me know…

Slow and accomplished,

Susan

xox

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