#91: How to slow down without opting out with Jodi Grubbs [Holiday Series]

How can you practically slow down without opting out during the holidays? What does it look like to create a sustainable pace, and where do you even start? I'm so glad you asked. In this interview, Jodi shares with us: What stands in our way as we move toward slow living A simple process to help you figure out what's important to you And -- my personal favorite -- how to say "no" without actually saying "no." I love how Jodi said that checklists are okay and we can add slowing down to them and how she reminded us to invite people into the slowing down process so we're not doing it alone.  Key Quotes "Slow living is finding life rhythms and a sustainable pace that works for you and your family." - Writer + Podcaster Jodi Grubbs "The holidays don't have to be all or nothing." - Writer + Podcaster Jodi Grubbs "Own the idea that you're in charge of your life, and the busyness and hustle aren't in charge of you." - Writer + Podcaster Jodi Grubbs "Our bodies are not meant to produce and produce and produce without rest, without pausing, without fun." - Writer + Podcaster Jodi Grubbs "During the holidays it's really important to have perspective about your bandwidth." - Writer + Podcaster Jodi Grubbs "We just want permission to slow down." - Writer + Podcaster Jodi Grubbs "The way I've always done things may not be good for slow living." - Writer + Podcaster Jodi Grubbs Mentioned in the Podcast The FCC requires that I tell you that I'm an Amazon Affiliate, which means I earn a bit of commission on each sale. But don't worry there's no added cost to you! Facebook group  #84: Get Unstuck: Expectations with Heather Bjur Sarah E. Westfall Enneagram Nine About Jodi Grubbs Jodi is a lingering coffee conversationalist and slow living advocate. She lives outside of Raleigh, North Carolina, and shares a 1952 bungalow with her husband and teen daughter. As a former island girl, she is passionate about coming alongside women who long for that shift to slower living.  She's a writer &  the host of Our Island in the City Podcast, where she loves conversing with her guests about faith, ordinary soul care, and deep community.  Here's how to connect with Jodi Instagram Podcast Newsletter   Previous Episodes Mentioned #89: Reduce Christmas stress with these sanity-saving tips customized for your Enneagram type #90: When all doesn't feel merry + bright [Holiday Series] Here's how to connect with Jill Website  GraceInRealLifePodcast.com  Instagram  Facebook group  Facebook page Subscribe to Jill's weekly "the good + the grace" email