Comments on: On Slowing Down

By: Redactle

Redactle — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:18:43 +0000

I agree that it is hard to intentionally slow down. We have a yoga teacher visiting our coastal holiday house where we are staying with two other families tomorrow. Incredibly languid and soothing.

By: Susannah

Susannah — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 17:10:30 +0000

Hi Jess,

I’ve been thinking a lot about not using social media and appreciate your thoughts on this.
As someone who connects their community and business through these methods, I am curious how you are connecting with your clients and global community if you are not using IG and FB.

I do find that even though I go to these sites to connect with specific groups I can get lost scrolling and so am considering leaving all together.

Thanks as always for you truthful insights.
Susannah

By: Jess

Jess — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:37:42 +0000

In reply to Kelly.

I definitely am constantly checking myself and my mindset. It’s nice when you can do it in the moment and experience something for the better. Thanks for sharing Kelly.

By: Jess

Jess — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:36:33 +0000

In reply to Kristina Hayes.

That’s amazing Kristina. I love that motherhood has helped you with that shift. Enjoy those simple moments it goes by so fast.

By: Jess

Jess — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:35:45 +0000

In reply to Christina.

That is for sure. Time is flying by. Thanks Christina.

By: Jess

Jess — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:35:22 +0000

In reply to Shelby.

Thanks Shelby. Honestly I hear you on that. When I opened the app to go back on after my break it was like my brain couldn’t handle it anymore. Wild. Looking forward to chatting more about navigating social media for work and personal use.

By: Kristina

Kristina — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:07:39 +0000

Love your thoughts on that – so true and it is really hard to slow down, I fully agree. But it is worth every effort I guess 🙂 Thanks for sharing…

By: Shelby

Shelby — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 23:12:08 +0000

First of all so many claps for taking a whole month off IG and planning to get off the app entirely. I’m continuously drawn to your content as it is a fresh of breath air amongst the noise. I recently took a 3 month break from IG myself as an experiment and am now trying to navigate what to do. It feels like there is no middle option when it comes to social media and I can’t wait to read about all of your thoughts from your break. Thank you and keep up the inspiring work!

By: Christina

Christina — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:13:12 +0000

Dalai Lama said….if you are in a hurry then take a detour. In other words stop and smell the roses as was also a phrase when I was growing up. Yes learning to slow down and concentrate on 1 thing has become very challenging in this day and age. I had to learn the hard way to slow down but I did and life is so much sweeter this way. You don’t always have to be productive or creative or multi tasking. You have started your journey this past July. Keep going. Enjoy your beautiful child. They grow up so fast and you never get the chance to relive missed opportunities. Enjoy your family, be your own best friend. Your loved ones are the most important people in your life. Everything else can wait it’s turn. Have a wonderful start in August

By: Kristina Hayes

Kristina Hayes — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:01:05 +0000

It so strange to me that I have seriously slowed down since having my first child in February. He will be 6 months old tomorrow and I have never had so much “rest” ever before this new chapter of life. I was always go go go, new adventures, things to do, people to see, schedules & time to stick by. Now we get there when we get there. We nap. We take milk breaks. We just sit outside and watch the birds. I has been absolutely wonderful to have a total mental shift in what is important right now. I know this chapter will pass soon and I will be chasing a toddler, but for now I am enjoying the simple moments with my baby.