Slowing Down in a Season That Feels Full — 3 Simple Tips
Yes, it seems counterintuitive during the holidays,
But it’s necessary to keeping perspective about what this season is really about.
So let’s dive in friend to help you feel grounded amidst the hustle and bustle.
If you’re anything like me, this season feels loud.
Sports schedules, school events, spirit weeks (why are there so many themed days?), work deadlines, family commitments, and the constant hum of “just one more thing.” As a mom of three, I’ve learned that some seasons simply are full—and resisting that reality only creates more stress.
But here’s the truth I keep coming back to:
Busy doesn’t have to mean chaotic. Full doesn’t have to mean depleted.
Slowing down doesn’t always look like doing less. Often, it looks like being more intentional with how we show up. These are the three ways I’m practicing slowing down in this season—and how you can too.
1. The Mental Shift: No One Is Forcing You to Say Yes
Jack Jack says, “it’s okay to say no ◡̈“
This one is subtle, but powerful.
We often move through our days feeling like everything is mandatory. Every invite. Every request. Every expectation—spoken or unspoken. But when I pause long enough to check in with myself, I’m reminded of this simple truth:
No one is forcing you to say yes.
Slowing down starts in the mind. It begins by questioning the story we’re telling ourselves about what has to happen. Is there one thing this week you could create space around?
Maybe that looks like:
Saying no to one extra commitment
Delegating something instead of carrying it yourself
Removing one non-essential thing from the calendar
Creating space doesn’t mean you’re failing or falling behind. It means you’re choosing sustainability over survival mode. And that choice alone can bring a surprising amount of peace.
2. Habits & Rituals: Anchoring Yourself in the Small Things
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Let’s be real—this season of life is full. Between kids, activities, school schedules, work, and all the festive extras, slowing the pace entirely isn’t always realistic.
What is realistic? Being intentional with the little things.
For me, slowing down looks like anchoring my day with simple, supportive rituals that ground my nervous system and support my body.
A few non-negotiables I come back to:
Waking up 20 minutes earlier to sit with Jesus before the day begins pulling on me. This simple advent I have really been enjoying.
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Gentle movement, or what I like to call minimal fitness bursts—short walks, stretching, or light movement that energizes without draining
These aren’t extreme routines. They’re small, doable habits that meet me where I am. They remind me that I don’t need to overhaul my life to feel better—I just need to stay consistent with what supports me.
Slowing down doesn’t require perfection. It requires presence.
3. Physical Space: Putting the House to Bed
Unfortunately the state of my counters is directly tied to the state of my head, you too?
There’s something deeply regulating about waking up to a calm, reset space.
In our home, Michael handles bedtime with the kids, and I spend about 30 minutes “putting the house to bed.” It’s one of my favorite rituals of the day.
That time usually includes:
Sweeping the floors
Wiping down the counters
Tidying common areas
Resetting the kitchen
Nothing fancy. Nothing Pinterest-perfect. Just enough to bring order and calm back into our space.
This simple habit does two powerful things:
It signals to my nervous system that the day is winding down
It sets me up for a more peaceful, productive morning
Physical clutter has a way of keeping our minds overstimulated. Resetting our space at night is one of the easiest ways to slow down—without changing the schedule at all.
Choosing One Thing
Go ahead, have the fancy coffee and stay awhile. The ‘Neko’ from Il Viale is a must.
If this season feels overwhelming, you don’t need to fix everything.
You just need to choose one thing.
One mental shift.
One grounding habit.
One simple reset.
Slowing down isn’t about escaping your life—it’s about learning how to live it with more intention, clarity, and peace..
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