Blog thirteen -Carrying the calm: Gentle ways to weave rest into everyday life.

Let’s talk about small ways to gently weave intentions set from a rested version of ourselves into our future day to day approach - how can we make slowing down part of how we live, not just something we visit from time to time? 

How do we keep hold of that feeling? 

That rested version of ourselves?

1. Bookend your day with intention
Start or end your day with just 5 minutes of quiet—favourite drink in hand, eyes closed, or a walk without your phone. It's not about doing more, but about being with yourself.

2. Let your pace set the tone
Resist the urge to rush. Walk a little slower, talk a little softer, or pause between tasks. Life's realities don't always allow for this but you can try to hold onto a slower pace.

3. Create little moments of beauty
Bring in sensory reminders of how you felt—light a candle, play calming music while cooking, bring more nature indoors, or leave your journal out as a nudge.

4. Check in with your body
Once a day, ask: What do I need right now? A glass of water? A breath? Some connection? A stretch? This tiny practice keeps you connected and helps to create that default habit of checking in with self. 

5. Protect white space
Schedule nothing. Even if it’s just 30 minutes a week. That space is where rest, creativity, and your real self tend to show up.

Start small, see what fits.