Listen "Slow Down to Speed Up"
Episode Synopsis
If you’re anything like me, you probably have a hard time switching off.
Every day starts with a to do list – often it’s the stuff you didn’t get done yesterday (or the day before, or the week before…)
And just as one task gets ticked off, another three more show up. It can start to feel like you’ll NEVER get through it all. So you just keep ploughing on regardless.
But here’s something I’ve come to accept: I can’t do it all! Because if I TRY to do it all, I end up neglecting other areas of my life.
Which is why I’m a firm believer in slowing down and taking time out to smell the roses!
And this week, I challenge you to do the same.
Justine Parsons
Founder
NZ's Virtual Business Support Agency
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1 FACT 🧐
“Instead of saying ‘I don’t have time’ try saying ‘it’s not a priority,’ and see how that feels… Changing our language reminds us that time is a choice. If we don’t like how we’re spending an hour, we can choose differently.”
― Laura Vanderkam
Are You As Busy As You Think? — Wall Street Journal
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1 TIP 💡
Here’s something that inspired me recently. Slow down to go faster. A Ted Talk by Ralph Simone. Find out how slowing down everything – from breathing, eating, thinking and moving – can help you be more receptive, resilient and productive.
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1 TOOL 💥
I’ve said it before: I can’t do it all on my own. Which is why I’ve built a team of VA’s and VBM’s to work alongside me. Maybe you need someone too? Here’s something that could help you decide if you need a VBM: 5 Signs That It’s Time To Hire a VBM
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1 QUESTION ❓
What’s stopping you from slowing down?
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1 ACTION 🎬
Schedule a window of time this week to get outside for a walk, turn off your phone, reconnect with nature.
Every day starts with a to do list – often it’s the stuff you didn’t get done yesterday (or the day before, or the week before…)
And just as one task gets ticked off, another three more show up. It can start to feel like you’ll NEVER get through it all. So you just keep ploughing on regardless.
But here’s something I’ve come to accept: I can’t do it all! Because if I TRY to do it all, I end up neglecting other areas of my life.
Which is why I’m a firm believer in slowing down and taking time out to smell the roses!
And this week, I challenge you to do the same.
Justine Parsons
Founder
NZ's Virtual Business Support Agency
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1 FACT 🧐
“Instead of saying ‘I don’t have time’ try saying ‘it’s not a priority,’ and see how that feels… Changing our language reminds us that time is a choice. If we don’t like how we’re spending an hour, we can choose differently.”
― Laura Vanderkam
Are You As Busy As You Think? — Wall Street Journal
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1 TIP 💡
Here’s something that inspired me recently. Slow down to go faster. A Ted Talk by Ralph Simone. Find out how slowing down everything – from breathing, eating, thinking and moving – can help you be more receptive, resilient and productive.
-------------------------------------------------------
1 TOOL 💥
I’ve said it before: I can’t do it all on my own. Which is why I’ve built a team of VA’s and VBM’s to work alongside me. Maybe you need someone too? Here’s something that could help you decide if you need a VBM: 5 Signs That It’s Time To Hire a VBM
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1 QUESTION ❓
What’s stopping you from slowing down?
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1 ACTION 🎬
Schedule a window of time this week to get outside for a walk, turn off your phone, reconnect with nature.
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