Sometimes, you just have to slow down

Sometimes, you just have to stop. Stop worrying, stop perceiving, stop whatever. I think we all need to take a collective deep breath. In and out. Our world is moving so fast and honestly, I’m struggling to keep up with it, and I’m definitely not alone. But instead of struggling, I’m deciding to slow down, and whether or not the world slows down with me isn’t my problem. I don’t think we can possibly be expected to keep up with everything all the time. Our world is already wreaking havoc on our nervous systems, so why can’t we take the time to bring them back to reality?

I know, none of us truly know how to do that, but I know I’m certainly going to try. You should too.

Here’s what I do to try

Writing in a diary every day helps me organize my thoughts
Walking around my house is extremely effective when I need to clear my head
Forcing myself to stop for a few minutes and just sit down.
Knowing that I need some alone time.

Until next time,

Ella Greene

By Rebecca Greene|2025-11-17T21:36:06+00:00November 17th, 2025|improvement, mental health|Comments Off

About the Author: Rebecca Greene

Rebecca Greene received her Bachelor’s degree in psychology and her Master’s degree in social work at the University at Buffalo. She has experience working as a therapist and supervisor for families whose children had severe behavior problems. She was a stay-at-home mom for many years before diving back into work. Rebecca is a social worker, blogger, vlogger, podcaster and author. She lives at home with her husband Seth, their son Max, their daughters Ella and Lillie, their cats Faith and Joy and their dog Tanner. Rebecca’s full house keeps her very busy. She finds much joy in writing and loves connecting with the experts on her podcast.