Why Do We Struggle to Slow Down

We say we want rest. We say we need space. But when the moment comes to actually take it—when the opportunity presents itself to slow down, to pause, to breathe—we resist. We tell ourselves we’ll do it later. That there’s too much to do. That stopping now will only make it harder to catch up later. Because deep down, we’ve been conditioned to believe that rest is only earned. That stillness is wasted time. That productivity is where our value lies. But what if that was never true? What if the very thing you’re avoiding—slowing down, reconnecting with yourself—is actually the key to the peace and clarity you’ve been chasing all along? Because here’s what I know: pushing through isn’t the same as moving forward. And busyness doesn’t always mean progress. Sometimes, stopping is the wisest, most life-giving thing you can do. In this episode of The Seeking Simplicity Podcast, I'm talking about why we find it so hard, maybe even fear, slowing down. From familial and societal conditioning to the fear of getting left behind or of being mediocre, I speak to many women who, like me, have struggled with taking time out. However, having been in a long season that gave me no choice but to stop - I'd like to take this opportunity to offer you a perspective shift about what slowing down, resting and stopping can really be and create for you. If you'd like to engage in more conversations like this, come join my free Facebook and Book Club Community at Seeking Simplicity where we meet every Wednesday for real time and real life conversations. You can find me on Insta here Join my FB Group