79. The Habit of Slowing Down - 3 Tips to Make this Happen

Happy Holidays, Habit Thrivers!🎄 ‘Tis the season of “Go, Go, Go…”🏃‍♀️ The time where we are shopping, baking, wrapping, decorating, hosting, socializing, etc. Hopefully, as December 25th approaches, you are getting an opportunity to actually slow down😮‍💨 and enjoy this time with friends and family. But if you find yourself zooming from place to place and item to item on your to-do list and perhaps just don’t know how to slow it down, no worries at all…🫶 This week, on Episode #79 of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we are talking about The Habit of Slowing Down (and 3 tips to help make it happen😉). It all comes down to three little letters: B.O.P. That’s right; these 3 letters will have you “BOPping” through the holiday season - or any season!😎 B - BREATH Whether it’s just a stolen moment in the car to take a few deep breaths in and out or following a breathing meditation🙏, a breath practice can happen anywhere and any time: In the parking lot before a doctor’s appointment In your morning shower In bed (to start your day, to end your day or both!) Standing in line at the grocery store This practice helps us to not only slow down but also let go of any feelings of fatigue, tension or other negative emotions.🤗 O - ON TIME Practice being on time⏰, or ahead of time when you can. We often try to take advantage of those times we are running a little bit early by accomplishing a few extra tasks with our bonus time: I have 5 minutes before I need to leave, let me empty the dishwasher It didn’t take me as long as I expected to get dressed this morning, I can go ahead and fold the laundry You start getting distracted (with good intentions) and before you know it, you’ve lost track of time and are running late instead.🫣 Don’t burden yourself with scurrying around to get as much done as possible. Stick to your schedule, and use those extra moments for a breath or 2 instead. P - PRESENT In those moments where we are breathing and not feeling rushed, it can feel like time slows down. We take in the sights👀, smells👃 and sounds👂 all around us. And, this time of year in particular, those sensations are all around. Christmas carols Friends laughing and talking Apple cider brewing Loved ones opening gifts What a perfect time to slow down!🥰 Lorrie  xoxox Want to know your dosha? Take the quiz at chopra.com Loving the show? Let’s connect! Find me: Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” Years Instagram: @Habitguru365 Website: lorriemickelson.com Habits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care for Women 50 & BeyondLoving the show? Let’s connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond