The Surprising Way Slowing Down Can Help You Make More Progress

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In today’s edition:

• Should you slow down to make more progress? We're talking about how it helps

• We found some inspiring quotes around the web to give you support this week

• We found a great Tik Tok & podcast on having expectations for yourself & others

Slowing Down To Speed Up

Have you ever felt like you're not making progress in your career or personal life?

Sometimes it can feel like you're taking one giant step forward and two steps back. But what if we told you that "downgrading" might be the key to success?

Hear us out: "downgrading" doesn't mean giving up on your goals or settling for less. It means taking a step back and reevaluating what truly matters to you. Maybe that high-paying job you're chasing isn't fulfilling, or building that big business will require sacrificing too much of your personal life.

It's okay to reassess and make changes. In fact, it takes courage to prioritize your well-being over societal expectations. But how do you do this?

First of all, let's acknowledge that our society often equates success with

✅money ✅power ✅and status.

We're told that we need to climb the ladder, achieve more, and always be striving for bigger and better things. But what if that definition of success doesn't resonate with you? What if you're feeling burnt out, unfulfilled, or even unhappy despite all your achievements?

That's where "downgrading" comes in. It's not about giving up on your dreams or not ever being productive. It's about redefining success on your own terms.

Maybe that means taking a job that pays less but allows you more flexibility and work-life balance. Maybe it means giving up someone else's ideal version of your business to spend more time with your family or pursue a passion project. Or maybe it means scaling back on your spending and living a simpler, more intentional lifestyle.

Whatever your version of "downgrading" looks like, the key is to prioritize your own well-being and happiness over external expectations.

Don't be surprised when people don't understand why you're making the change. Going against the grain isn't what the average person does. So they will probably think it's strange.

You have to do what's best for you, & trust us, it's worth it. You might just find that taking a step back allows you to be more intentional & present in your life. By pursuing what truly matters to you.

So, the next time you feel like you're not making progress or that you're stuck in a rut, don't be afraid to "downgrade." It might just be the secret to finding true success and fulfillment.

Today we want you to remind you not to stress over every little thing sometimes that means rolling with the punches.

We know that life can throw curveballs at us sometimes, and it can be tempting to try to control everything around us. But sometimes, the best thing we can do is roll with the punches.

Rolling with the punches means being adaptable and flexible in the face of change or uncertainty. It means letting go of the need to control everything and trusting that things will work out in the end. It's about taking a deep breath, embracing the present moment, and finding joy in the journey.

So, the next time you're feeling overwhelmed or stressed, take a step back and remind yourself that it's okay to roll with the punches. You don't have to have everything figured out right now, and that's okay! Trust that things will fall into place, and focus on what you can control in the present moment.

You've got this!

On the flip side

But we also want to remind you that surrendering doesn't mean settling. It just means not working so hard against what is naturally happening in your life.

Sometimes, in the midst of surrendering to what's naturally happening in our lives, we might feel like we're giving up or settling for less. But that's not the case at all!

Surrendering is about letting go of control and trusting that things will unfold as they should. It's about releasing the grip of expectation and allowing yourself to be present in the moment. When we surrender, we stop working so hard against the natural flow of life and start living in alignment with it. And that's when magic can happen!

So, don't confuse surrendering with settling. Surrendering is a beautiful act of trust and faith in yourself and the universe. It's about allowing yourself to be guided by your intuition and embracing the journey, wherever it may lead. So, keep surrendering and keep striving for what truly lights you up. You've got this!

• Want to hear more about downgrading to progress, check out this podcast episode on the topic.

• Check out this Tik Tok by Mel Robbins on letting go of expectations of others

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