Slow Down and Enjoy Every Moment of Life

by Melesha Bailey

Springfield, MO— Life can sometimes feel like a blur. We run around wearing many hats. You may be the caretaker of your family or a business owner, have a demanding career, or be a community worker. Many find themselves (me included) at the end of the day, wondering where their day went. I know that if we don’t slow down, life will throw us a curve ball and make us slow down. The pandemic did just that. It made us slow down, rest, and take a break from the hustle and bustle of life.

Many have found themselves in that same boat again, going from this to that without taking a breath. We are exhausted and depleted, and our brain feels like it can’t hold another thing, and it is just the beginning of a new year. Many resources are available to simplify tasks that help us accomplish things quickly, yet our to-do lists have never been longer. Life is short, and time flies, especially in today’s fastpaced world. It’s time to slow down and enjoy every moment of life so that you won’t feel like life has passed before your eyes. Slowing life down is more than a luxury; keeping yourself from spiraling out of control is often necessary.

Slow down and enjoy every moment of life—seven tips to slow down your day.

1. Focus on your daily objectives: Concentrate on the essential tasks. It will eliminate the stress of trying to accomplish everything at once.

2. Cut out social media and internet time. Technology has become a significant part of our lives. Unfortunately, email and surfing the web hinder our