Not too long ago, my life felt like a never-ending to-do list. I was always rushing—always feeling like I needed to be doing something. Slowing down? That felt impossible. But eventually, life had other plans for me, and I found myself craving something different. Something softer. Something more intentional.

Something with more, well, ease.

That’s when I discovered slow living—not as a trend, but as a way of life.

Honestly, I HAD to do it. For my sanity.

And let me tell you, it changed everything.

In a world that seems to move faster by the day, the idea of slowing down can feel almost impossible—like a luxury reserved for another time, another life. But what if embracing a slow lifestyle wasn’t about doing less, but about being more? More present, more intentional, more attuned to the simple joys that are already here, waiting for us to notice them.

2024 was one of THE hardest years for me, personally. While there weren’t really any “outside” tragedies, or anything like that, there was a LOT going on inside. I had been experiencing a fairly long mid-life crisis. First, it was around the physical changes in my looks. I began noticing more wrinkles, it took more to cover my greys, etc. Then . . . My body started to FEEL old. It ached. It was stiff. I felt like the tin man! All of this FORCED me to look within.

In a world that glorifies busyness and productivity, it can feel almost rebellious to slow down. We rush through our days, checking off tasks, chasing goals, and trying to make life look amazing—often without truly feeling fulfilled.

In a world that constantly pushes us to go faster, accomplish more, and always be "on," I find myself asking—why are we always in a hurry? Why do I feel pressure to get things done so quickly in my business? Will it really matter if my website launches a few days later? These thoughts came up for me in my morning journal today, and I want to share them with you.