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Let’s Slow Down: Simple + Intentional Living, Decluttering, Life on Purpose - How My Family Quit Being Busy for a Season, #76

How My Family Quit Being Busy for a Season, #76

05/28/24 • 16 min

Let’s Slow Down: Simple + Intentional Living, Decluttering, Life on Purpose

In this reflective episode, I recap my family's spring, focusing on our decision to forgo intense sports and embrace a simpler, more intentional season. I share insights on the benefits we experienced, including less stress, improved mental and physical health, and more quality family time.

Benefits of Our Simpler Spring:

  • Less Busy Schedule
  • Increased Quality Time
  • Improved Mental Health
  • Better Physical Health
  • Focus on Important Activities

Observations:

  • Kids spent more time outdoors, playing together, and exploring hobbies.
  • Mom found more time for personal projects, like her podcast and writing a book.
  • The family experienced a lighter, more focused, healthier, and less frazzled lifestyle.

As I reflect on the success of our spring experiment to quit being busy, I’d like to encourage listeners to consider experimenting with simplifying their schedules to reduce stress and improve family well-being. I can’t emphasize enough the importance of taking time to regroup, reset, and find clarity.

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Email Annemarie at [email protected]

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In this reflective episode, I recap my family's spring, focusing on our decision to forgo intense sports and embrace a simpler, more intentional season. I share insights on the benefits we experienced, including less stress, improved mental and physical health, and more quality family time.

Benefits of Our Simpler Spring:

  • Less Busy Schedule
  • Increased Quality Time
  • Improved Mental Health
  • Better Physical Health
  • Focus on Important Activities

Observations:

  • Kids spent more time outdoors, playing together, and exploring hobbies.
  • Mom found more time for personal projects, like her podcast and writing a book.
  • The family experienced a lighter, more focused, healthier, and less frazzled lifestyle.

As I reflect on the success of our spring experiment to quit being busy, I’d like to encourage listeners to consider experimenting with simplifying their schedules to reduce stress and improve family well-being. I can’t emphasize enough the importance of taking time to regroup, reset, and find clarity.

💞Loving this podcast? Leave a review and share with a friend!

🎤Follow Let’s Slow Down:

WEBSITE

Let's Slow Down IG

Let’s Slow Down FB Page

💞I love hearing from you! Comments? Ideas for a podcast topic or guest?

Email Annemarie at [email protected]

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💞Loving this podcast? Leave a review and share with a friend!

🎤Follow Let’s Slow Down:

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💞I love hearing from you! Comments? Ideas for a podcast topic or guest?

Email Annemarie at [email protected]

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