27/10/2025
Have you ever noticed that sometimes the best progress comes from doing less ( intentionally) , not more?
Last Friday, I took the day off and went on a foraging course with Daniel. It was just what I needed to recharge my batteries.
I love being in nature — it naturally slows me down and helps me come back to myself.
We spent the day learning about plants and mushrooms, looking closely at all the tiny details it would have been easy to miss if rushing. Then we shared a meal cooked by Eric made with with foraged food: mushroom soup, 3 cornered leak pesto, mushroom pasta and a lovely berry crumble— and honestly, it tasted different because we were outside, in a nice group and just took our time. (No photos of the meal as I put my phone down too 😉)
I didn’t travel far, but it felt like a holiday for my nervous system.
Slowing down doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Sometimes, the simplest things — a walk in nature, a quiet moment, a slower pace — can have the biggest impact on how we feel.
When we slow down, our bodies shift from “fight or flight” into “rest and repair.”
Our heart rate lowers, our breathing deepens, and our stress hormones begin to settle.
That’s when digestion improves, muscles release, and the immune system gets a chance to do its job.
And mentally, slowing down helps us think more clearly, sleep better, and make decisions from a calmer, more grounded place.
Ironically, that’s what makes us more productive in the long run — because we’re not running on empty.
Gentle consistency always beats intensity.
Healing — and growth — happen when we give ourselves permission to pause.
👉 What’s one small thing you’ll do this week to rest or recharge? Write in the comments.
