As we start January, we are always bombarded by ideas of resolutions, diets, workouts, habit-changes, etc. It’s an in-your-face assault to our senses that we need to change, be better, be more. We are challenged to be more productive, with pretty planners, inspiration boards and motivational apps. Frankly, it’s exhausting.
I saw this post the other day from a motivational speaker I follow that was a breath of fresh air.
Now, this is totally against my type-A planner personality that needs to have everything in its place, schedules confirmed, routines followed, and all t’s crossed and i’s dotted. But it was refreshing to hear someone talk about a goal for the new year that actually involved slowing down.
I tried this the other day with my son who was having a rough day. He was tired and overwhelmed from the first day back to school, and instead of insisting that the dishes needed to be done immediately after dinner, a routine I strictly follow, I sat down on the couch and had him read a book to me. It truly did change his whole demeanor for the rest of the night. I sacrificed efficiency for love, and was better off for it.
I know all of the January goals I mentioned above certainly can be worthwhile, and there are so many tools to help us be better, more efficient humans. However, for now, let us take time to pause the doing and actually do the living and loving.
Have a great week!
Kate Genord 