The Season of Enough
Slowing Down Without Falling Behind
There’s something about this time of year that makes us take stock - not in a “new goals” kind of way, but in a quieter, more reflective way.
The pace outside starts to slow down. The days get shorter. You might notice your energy shifting too - craving more rest, more stillness, more time at home, more space to think.
And yet… that little voice in your head still says, “You should be doing more.”
The Pull to Speed Up, When You Need to Slow Down
For high-achieving women, the idea of slowing down can feel uncomfortable - even wrong. You’ve spent years finding safety in busyness, structure, and performance. Doing less can make your brain panic: Am I falling behind? Am I losing my edge?
But slowing down doesn’t mean giving up your ambition. It means recalibrating it.
What “Enough” Might Look Like Right Now
Saying no to extra commitments - and resisting the urge to justify it
Choosing rest before you hit the wall
Allowing something to be “good enough” instead of perfect
Ending your day when it’s over, not when you’re completely spent
Measuring success in how you feel, not just what you finish
“Enough” isn’t about settling - it’s about aligning. It’s deciding that your well-being gets to count, too.
Let This Be the Season You Protect Your Energy
Your nervous system can’t tell the difference between holiday rushes, end-of-year deadlines, and overbooked calendars - it only knows how much you’re carrying. So before you add more, ask yourself: What would feel like enough this season?
Sometimes healing isn’t about doing more of the right things - it’s about doing fewer of the wrong ones.
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