Never Ever Hurry

“Never ever hurry.” One of my favorite teachers said this to me in a kind, relaxed tone as I came speed-walking down the hallway into her classroom one day to avoid being counted late.

She had a free-spirited throwback vibe and a weathered soul that always made me want to know more.

What does hurrying feel like to you? Anxiety? Striving? Controlling? Forcing? Fear?

When I hurry, I can’t hear my own thoughts or feel my own feelings. Sometimes I make bad decisions out of desperation or I allow myself to be pressured into doing things that I kick myself for later.

I forget that I have a voice. I forget that I have power.

I can press pause when something feels rushed. I can call someone back while I check in with myself and make a decision that feels good to me. I can reschedule a meeting or change my mind and cancel it. I can stand in my worth and wait for a better offer. I can ask more questions, sleep on it, and let the answer come to me in time.

You have options. You have a voice.

How can you lean into peace and mindfulness today instead of hurrying?