A Lesson I Couldn't Ignore
Have you ever had a phrase or idea pop up repeatedly, almost as if God—was making sure you didn’t miss it? That’s exactly what happened to me with the concept of slowing down to speed up. Over the past week, I’ve heard it over 8 times, in coaching programs, read it in emails, and even stumbled upon it in a catalogue selling devotionals. At that point, I knew it wasn’t just a coincidence; it was something I needed to lean into and share.
So, what does it really mean to slow down to speed up? For me, it has looked like deep reflection, journaling, and truly processing what’s happening instead of pushing forward like a robot. When we take time to pause, breathe, and check in with ourselves—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—we create space for real growth.
In today’s video, I’m diving deeper into what this has looked like in my own life, how I’ve been navigating triggers, and the importance of tuning into what your body and mind are trying to tell you. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or stuck, this might be the breakthrough you need.
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Some practical steps on slowing down.
When you find yourself having a reaction (aka getting triggered) notice what emotions you’re feeling, sense what’s happening in the body and consider what thoughts you’re having about the situation.
- Notice the emotions you’re experiencing.
- Sense what’s happening in your body, is your chest tight?
- What are the thoughts you’re thinking about the situation?
- What are the beliefs you have about the situation?
- Slow down and journal on what’s come up based on the first 4 steps.
- You may want to phrase your journalling in this way .. This situation has made me feel _____ emotions, I sense it in my body, especially in my _____ and ____ as I’m feeling ______ and ______. I think this situation means that I am________ and that other people may think that I am _________. My beliefs about this situation are __________.
- Afterwards look to see how true these beliefs are, how true are the thoughts you’ve been having. Journal on this and find ‘proof’ or ‘evidence’ that it isn’t true.
- Choose beliefs, emotions and thoughts that serve you and write out a statement of what you’re choosing to believe instead. If the statement/affirmation doesn’t feel true, adapt it to something like “I’m open to believing’ I am in the process of XYZ.
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