15/06/2026
I didn’t realise how much I was rushing until I stopped.
My mornings used to start with getting everyone else sorted.
Breakfasts made.
Bags packed.
Housework started.
Usually while skipping my own breakfast.
Then it was rushing to work.
Rushing to the supermarket.
Rushing to the school pick-up.
Rushing home.
Rushing through dinner.
Rushing to get everything done before bed.
I thought this was normal.
I thought I was just being productive.
What I didn’t realise was that my nervous system was spending all day receiving the same message:
“Hurry.”
“You’re behind.”
“There’s no time.”
When we’re constantly rushing, our body can stay in a low-level stress response, even when there’s no actual danger.
Over time this can show up as feeling overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, unable to switch off, struggling to sleep or feeling like you’re always carrying tension somewhere in your body.
Learning to slow down has been one of the most powerful things I’ve done for my wellbeing.
Not because life became less busy.
But because I stopped treating every moment like an emergency.
Now I make time for breakfast.
I pause between tasks.
I allow myself moments of rest without feeling guilty.
And my nervous system thanks me for it.
Can anyone else relate to being a chronic rusher? 🤍
