140 - When Urgency Disguises Itself as Growth

What if the thing you think is driving your growth is actually urgency? In this Mini Musing, Sarah explores one of the sneakiest patterns of urgency: how easily it can disguise itself as dedication, productivity, ambition, or the desire to grow. Sarah shares a personal example of catching herself in urgency while preparing for her upcoming work—and realizing that the feeling of "I have to do this now" was making it harder to access creativity, choice, and clarity. She also explores the difference between urgency and agency, why moving quickly can cause us to repeat old patterns, and how stepping away from the problem—even briefly—can change what we are able to see. The goal isn't to eliminate speed or become slow all the time. It's to develop more choices about how we move, so that urgency isn't making the decisions for us. In this episode, Sarah explores: How urgency can disguise itself as growth and dedication Why moving fast can cause us to repeat familiar patterns The difference between urgency and agency How to recognize when you've lost a sense of choice Why small pauses can change our perception and creativity Moving between fast, medium, and slow rhythms How nervous system regulation creates more possibility Why small, doable pattern interrupts are more sustainable than all-or-nothing changes What it means to ask, "What is the next right step?" ⭐️ If you enjoy this episode, sign up for my free 3-day nervous system workshop — Opting Out of Urgency — happening live on Zoom September 10-17. RSVP here: https://www.sarahtacy.com/opting-out-of-urgency Connect with Sarah Opting Out of Urgency — A free 3-day nervous system workshop to help you move beyond urgency and reconnect with your energy, clarity, and rhythm. Follow Sarah on Instagram @sarahtacyt Learn more about Sarah's work Join Sarah's email list