Slowing Down: Embracing a More Mindful Life

For most of my adult life, I’ve been chasing productivity. I was a social media manager making six figures, juggling campaigns, content calendars, and engagement strategies. Then, in March of 2024, I made a massive shift—I quit my corporate job to become a full-time writer and stay-at-home mom.
Part of that move was to slow down, enjoy time with my growing family, and carve out the time necessary to become a full-time writer. What I didn’t realize at the time was that I hadn’t actually slowed down at all.
Since leaving my job, life has been a whirlwind. I dove headfirst into self-publishing, determined to make writing my career. I adjusted to life with my 18-month-old son, who keeps me on my toes every second of the day. I dealt with the chaos of a first-floor flood in my home back in September. I committed to getting back in shape, pushing myself to fit workouts into a packed schedule. Through it all, I’ve been running on the same mindset I had in corporate life: that my worth is measured by how much I get done.
But lately, I’ve been feeling it—the exhaustion, the mental clutter, the ever-growing to-do list that never seems to shrink. I realized I was still running, just in a different direction. And I don’t want to spend my life sprinting from one thing to the next. I want to slow down.
Over the next few months, I’m making more of an effort to embrace a more mindful and intentional way of living. Instead of measuring my days by productivity, I want to focus on being present. I want to enjoy the little moments with my son—the giggles, the cuddles, the wonder in his eyes as he discovers something new. I want to enjoy writing my novels without thinking about how to use the experience for content. I want to sip my tea slowly instead of downing it between tasks.
Slowing down doesn’t mean giving up on my goals, but it does mean giving myself grace. It means prioritizing what truly matters—quality time with my family, writing, and my own well-being—over endless checklists and self-imposed deadlines.
If you’ve been feeling the pull to slow down, I hope you know you’re not alone. Take a deep breath, step away from the constant rush, and be present in your life instead of just powering through it.
Because life isn’t a race—it’s a journey. And I want to enjoy every step of it.