# Going Slow?

- URL: https://numo.ai/community/z4joe3s/going-slow
- Language: en
- Author: @pidgey
- Posted: 2025-05-26T06:28:02.531Z
- Updated: 2025-05-26T19:18:58.193Z
- Tag: other
- Comments: 8
- Likes: 7

I’m thinking that maybe I just need to go slower, instead of constantly stressing by rushing. Might sound counterproductive but it would bring me so much peace. Maybe I just need to focus on, yes it would suck ti wake up earlier each day, but would it be worth it to have a slower, more enjoyable, leisurely time getting ready, and would it set me up better for the rest of the day?

I want to do this at work too, slow down, for my own peace.

I’ve even noticed I eat too quickly. It’s like I’m on a constant treadmill, wearing myself out but never really achieving anything. What if I just slowed right down?

## Comments (7)

### @Ghomem — 2025-06-03T08:24:13.513Z

Work has made it hard to slow down lately. I do my best and it still isn't fast enough, so I keep trying to get faster at stuff, and it has been tough. Hope everyone is doing well and have a good day

*1 like*

### @NightVibes — 2025-05-31T16:26:34.269Z

Yeah I have seen this with myself. I tend to rush everything without even knowing it!   
Sometimes taking things a bit slower can bring more quality into your life and what you do.

I’ve been putting 15-30 minutes of rest between each task I do if I have a lot on the plan, but that’s just one of many ways to take things slower. 

Have a great day!

*1 like*

### @FancyMia — 2025-05-30T08:08:24.490Z

Maybe that is one thing that I should have tried earlier. I am going to change my life with this. Thank you for this hint.

*1 like*

#### @pidgey — 2025-05-30T10:30:56.150Z

Yes maybe we need to remember it’s not one size fits all and it’s okay to take things slower. Good luck with it, you can do it! 🩷

### @Unknown — 2025-05-28T20:53:38.452Z

Indeed, the best advice to any person on the ADHD spectrum is “slow down.”

### @pidgey — 2025-05-27T20:42:18.237Z

Update: I woke up this morning at my earlier alarm, I stuck to my ‘rota’ which I had made the other day on my day off- I’d used a stopwatch to time how long each part of my getting ready routine takes at my natural, relaxed pace. Then I used that as a realistic rota to stick to.

Somehow cos I wasn’t rushing I managed to get ready in plenty of time. I had time to spare. Whilst my husband was finishing getting ready himself, I managed to read a bit of Bible and a devotional leisurely.

My mood was considerably better today and I had a much better day at work. 

I purposefully slowed myself down at work, it felt unnatural but I felt better for it and as I wasn’t rushing with the logistical side of things I was more relaxed and had more time to spend on customer service and managed to be much better than usual- I never mean for impatience and grouchiness to leach through but sometimes I can’t help it.

I did less ‘paperwork’ than usual today, but then maybe I didn’t- I just didn’t stress myself out with the amount I was doing and how much was left. I just kept busy and gave much more attention to customer service and I feel like it was a good day.

*1 like*

### @sunflowermuffin — 2025-05-27T15:26:28.355Z

Hurry is the enemy of love :)

*1 like*

### @Unknown — 2025-05-26T07:50:48.323Z

So glad you’re feeling this. I’ve realized rushing is one of the clearest signs of not showing love to myself. I’ve been rushing through life for years — trying to live faster, but missing the actual living. Slowing down lately has changed a lot. Wishing you peace in this too.

*4 likes*