As someone who was constantly on the hamster wheel with a never ending to -do list, I used to feel that slowing down was a sign of failure. So I kept pushing myself to do more….

But I felt I was constantly playing not to lose and was in survival mode. Slowly the overwhelm started affecting my health too.

It took me some time but I finally realized that rest is an integral part of the process. That is where you connect with yourself, get clarity and do the tasks that actually make the needle move!

And as a dear friend told me , “it begins with being kind to yourself”

This has been a dramatic shift in my life. I still make my lists, but I make sure to include time for rest. Now I come from a place of love and gratitude rather than overwhelm and stress.

This is the inspiration for my new series “ Its okay to slow down”. ….a visual reminder to relax, rejuvenate, to allow yourself to slow down and reconnect with yourself!