042 What to do When You’re Finding Hard to Slow Down

Do you feel constantly on, often stressed and overwhelmed, grumpy and suffering with sometimes extreme mood swings? Would you like to feel calmer, happier and more content? In this episode, I’m going to talk about a couple of  big things which I did to slow myself down, and what you can do if you feel like you’re on that perpetual rollercoaster from which you would like to get off. I will share with you my own experience of going from stressed and on all the time to someone who feels much calmer and more in control. What You Will Learn in This Episode: - Why shoehorning something into your overfull life doesn’t work even if you physically have the time - Why it’s almost impossible to create new habits when you’re in a state of heightened anxiety and stress - How to take a big step back and do some foundational stuff, like listing your values - The ways to be with yourself, to be still and without distractions - Consider stopping doing everything for everyone else and start making your own time - The value of being honest with yourself and working towards the life that you want - How to prepare yourself to feel uncomfortable at times Slowing down is much more complex than we give it credit for. It’s about what’s going on much deeper than the surface. It’s about truly understanding our values, motivations, the things we truly want from life and being prepared to change ourselves to get there. It takes time, but I promise it's worth it. Resources: - Join the ChickFit Members Club - www.chickfit.co.uk/membersclub - My website https://www.chickfit.co.uk/   - Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alixchickfit - Review and subscribe to my podcast https://www.podfollow.com/chickfit