05/27/2025
If You Want to Be Fast, Go Slow
Reflections from a Busy Mom’s Quiet Moment
The other day, I was folding laundry—one of those simple tasks I usually squeeze in while my daughter naps. As a mom, quiet time is gold, and I often rush to fit in as much as I can during those brief windows of peace.
That day, as I was putting the clothes away, I was already planning what came next.
“I’ll finish the dishes, then sit down and work on some content. Hopefully, I’ll wrap everything up before she wakes.”
It was my usual mental juggling act.
But somewhere in the middle of it all, I dropped a pile of folded clothes. It was such a small moment, but it made me pause. My hands were rushing just as much as my thoughts were.
That’s when a phrase came to mind—something I’d heard but never truly understood until then:
“If you want to be fast, go slow.”
Later, I looked it up. It turns out this phrase is used in the military. It’s a reminder that deliberate, careful action is often more effective than rushing. When you slow down and move with intention, you make fewer mistakes. You don’t waste time redoing things. You actually finish faster.
That really hit home for me.
As a mom, as a creator, as someone constantly bouncing between tasks—this idea felt like a deep breath in a world of rushing. I realized that moving slower doesn’t mean doing less. It means doing things more deliberately, more peacefully, and ultimately, more efficiently.
So now, when I feel the urge to hurry, I remind myself:
Pause. Breathe. Focus.
Because sometimes, the fastest way to get things done… is to slow down first.
💬 I’d love to hear from you:
Have you had a moment where slowing down actually helped you do more? Hit reply or leave a comment—I’m always here to connect.
With care,
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