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Making Time to Slow Down

Why It’s Good For You

Men's Health, Mindfulness, Women's Health

It is that time of the year, too many places to go, people to see, things to do, and not enough time. The truth today is that it is all about speed and multi-tasking. We race through our daily schedules on autopilot, leaving us feeling depleted, exhausted, and yearning for more time. Slowing down gives our mind and body time to recharge and recover. Changing our relationship with time is a crucial step to improve our overall health and well-being.

Here are a few reasons why slowing down is good for you:


So often, we rush around only to find we have been running around with our head down and have gone the wrong direction. To break this cycle, embrace the “Power of Pause.” Instead of rushing from one task to the next, give yourself a few moments to “check in” with yourself. Reflect on your intentions and make sure you are focusing your time on things that give you energy instead of depleting you. On days where you have a long list of tasks, allow yourself a moment to take a few deep breathes or listen to a favorite song to slow down and reenergize before you start on your next “to-do”.


Living in the moment has many health benefits, one of which is that we are less likely to overeat. Mindful eating helps us maintain a healthy body weight. So often, not only are we rushing from task to task, but we are also eating on the run as well. Distracted and hurried eating takes away from the simple pleasures of eating and it does not give our brains time to register (it takes about 20 minutes) that we have eaten and feel full. Being more mindful when eating helps our digestive system and will most likely prevent you from overeating.


What feelings would come to the surface if we were not so busy? It is important to examine our reasons for busyness. Our emotions are a guide, they help us navigate life. Take some time for reflection and allow yourself to recognize your emotions. When we recognize an emotion, it is easier to regulate and naming it helps us talk about it and get support.

Quick Tip

Practicing mindfulness can help you recognize when you are feeling stressed and return you to balance more quickly. Box breathing is an easy mindfulness breathing exercise that has been shown to reduce the production of stress hormones and it improves clarity, energy, and focus.

  • Breathe in through your nose for a count of 4, feel the air fill your lungs
  • Hold your breath for a count of 4
  • Slowly exhale for a count of 4



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