Slowing down
Happy Slowtober, my friend.
If you’ve not yet heard, Slowtober is an opportunity to slow down.
To evaluate what’s happening in our lives.
To take stock of how they’re going.
Slowtober provides us a chance to look at everything on our plate
And choose whether we like what we see
Or if it’s time to start saying no.
Slowtober invites us to take care of ourselves
To be more intentional about our sleep,
Our movement, our food, our information intake.
Slowtober reminds us to breathe.
To be more mindful.
To feel awe.
Slowtober encourages us to spend more time doing things we love
And less time feeling guilty because we’re not fueling our souls.
To allow ourselves to put ourselves first - at least in moments.
My Slowtober so far has been filled with lots of journaling,
Lots of reading, some long walks.
More time by myself.
I’ve shifted my pace so I’m more Turtle, less Rabbit.
I’m not perfect at Slowtober (yet)
I am embracing the idea that this is about incremental progress.
A little bit at a time.
Being a little more mindful today than I was yesterday.
Being a little kinder to myself than I was yesterday.
Taking better care of me than I did yesterday.
My hope is that Slowtober can roll into Slowvember
Which will then become Slowcember
So that I can bring slow into the New Year.
If you’re feeling the Q4 push,
The need to hustle and rush and do
And this feels out of alignment with who you want to be,
I invite you to embrace Slowtober with me.
To give yourself a little more space
To give yourself a little more time
To give yourself a little more kindness and compassion
Because you deserve it.
💛
And in this true spirit of Slowtober,
I am putting this Newsletter on pause.
I’ll be reevaluating the direction I want to take it
Listening to my intuition about what’s next for
Good Things Come to Those Who Journal.
And I’d love to hear what you think.
I’d love to hear what you need.
Please leave me a comment
Or send me an email to share your thoughts.
I can’t wait to be back with you in Slowvember. 💛
Even though it’s Slowtober, I’ll still be working!
Here’s how you can work with me.
Our Journaling for Growth Community blends solo reflection and magical group journaling sessions to help you learn to know and love yourself like never before. Over the next three months, we’ll be focusing on Money Mindset, Gratitude, and Year End Refection and Goal Setting. Learn more and register here.
I work with folks 1:1 to design and build your custom journal practice. We build your practice to support your goals so you can live the life you dream. Schedule your free consultation here.
Looking to bring journaling to your organization or group? I lead instructional workshops and group journaling sessions, and I can customize the sessions with your group’s goals in mind. Let’s talk about what you need.
This Week’s Journal Prompts:
Use these prompts as written or as inspiration to uncover what you need in your life this week. And know that I’m always here to support you and answer questions you have along the way!
How balanced does your life feel?
What’s taking up too much of your time?
What are you not giving enough attention to?
How can you bring your life into better balance?
What kind of rest do you need?
What kind of support do you need to take better care of you?
What commitment will you make to yourself this Slowtober?
Happy Journaling!
