Are you always rushing — even when there’s no reason to?

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You wake up, rush through tasks, eat fast, think fast… But deep down, it’s not just “being busy.” It’s your nervous system stuck in fast-forward.

It’s called Sympathetic Dominance — The “fight or flight” mode that never switches off.
Even when there’s no danger, your body stays alert, constantly ready to “do” something. It’s like a dog fetching a ball. Not because it wants to, but because it expects a treat. That’s how we chase every “task completed” tick mark. We have trained ourselves to feel safe only when we’re achieving. But over time, this rush stops being motivating.

Stillness starts feeling unsafe. Silence feels awkward. You scroll, move, or talk — just to escape the quietness. That is when we enter the “doom scrolling era”.
Here’s the truth — That rush isn’t your personality. It’s your body asking for grounding, for rhythm, not restlessness. Balance doesn’t mean slowing life down. It means moving at a pace your body can sustain.

Some mindful pauses I practice are

  1. warm meals   2.     deep breaths   3.     bare feet on the ground.

You’re not lazy for slowing down — you’re healing your speed.

What mindful pauses do you take??

MBH/PS

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This really resonates! It’s amazing how much our nervous system drives our “rush” without us even realizing it. Simple mindful pauses deep breaths, grounding, or just being present can reset the body and mind. Slowing down isn’t laziness; it’s self-care and balance.

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Personally, I find that taking short breaks to breathe deeply, enjoying a warm meal without distractions, and occasionally placing my bare feet on the ground help in grounding myself and reducing stress. These practices contribute to a more balanced and sustainable pace in daily life.

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