Last week, I tried something different

I’ve been thinking about how slowing down can actually save time.

Which sounds backwards, especially right now, when the default mode seems to be keep moving, keep stacking, keep multitasking. If you pause, you fall behind.

Two things shifted this for me recently.

Last week, I was a little under the weather. Not “call it and cancel everything” sick. Just off, low energy, and foggy. My Oura ring was quietly flagging strain before I really wanted to acknowledge it.

In the past, I would have pushed through. I don’t usually give myself permission to slow down unless I’m fully sick. Saying “I think I might be coming down with something” feels vague.

This time, I tried something different. I rested. I still worked, but I worked less. I stopped earlier. I didn’t override the signals.

Instead of being out for a week or two, I was only slightly out of commission for a few days.

Nothing dramatic happened. I just didn’t lose as much time as I usually do.

The second place I see this pattern is with my coaching clients.

So many of them talk about the relief of having a thought partner. Of taking an hour to slow down, brain dump, and sort through what’s noisy versus what actually matters.

When you’re leading a team, an organization, or just yourself, that hour can feel like a luxury. Something you promise you’ll get to when things calm down.

But what I see, over and over, is that those slower moments prevent spirals, rework, and second guessing. They shorten decision cycles. They create cleaner next steps. They prevent energy leaks.

Slowing down doesn’t always mean doing less forever.

Sometimes it’s just the pause that keeps you from losing more time later.

If this feels familiar, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to sort it all out on your own either.

I have a few complimentary coaching sessions available right now. No pressure and no obligation. Just space to slow things down and think things through together.

If that feels useful, you’re welcome to book a time. And if someone else came to mind while you were reading, feel free to pass this along.

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Warmly,
Jenny