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The Productivity Tool You’re Probably Ignoring

Published 3 days ago • 1 min read

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Have you ever noticed how rushing makes everything harder? The more overwhelmed you feel, the faster you try to move; but somehow you end up making mistakes, forgetting things, or feeling even more behind. It’s not because you’re disorganized or “bad at productivity.” It’s because your brain literally can’t function at full capacity in a stressed, hurried state.

And here’s the part we’re never taught:

Slowing down is often the thing that helps you go faster.
We resist it because hustle culture tells us that speed = success. But in real life, speed without clarity creates chaos, speed without capacity leads to burnout, and speed without intention drains your energy before you ever see results.

If you want to get more done without working harder, here are two powerful ways to slow down and why each one matters:

1. Slow Your Pace to Improve Your Focus

A slightly slower pace gives your brain room to think. It helps you focus on one step at a time, anticipate what you need, and avoid preventable mistakes. As Gil Grissom said on the OG CSI (Vegas), “Sometimes you can go faster by going slow.” Intentional pacing helps you work more efficiently, not less.

2. Slow Your Load to Restore Capacity

If you’re deeply overwhelmed, slowing your pace isn’t enough. You must lower the demands on your system. Think of a power outage: the generator runs only the essentials. When your energy is depleted, slowing down means doing less, postponing nonessential tasks, and giving your nervous system space to recover. This is how you regain the ability to function.

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Both Forms of Slowing Down Matter. One helps you focus. One helps you recover. And together, they support sustainable, confident productivity, without pushing past your limits.

If slowing down is something you struggle with, you’re not alone. I’m exploring both sides of this idea, and how you can use them in your daily life, on this week’s podcast.

>> Listen to the podcast here​
>> Read the blog post here​

Thank you, as always, for being part of this community and for caring about creating a healthier relationship with productivity. I’m grateful you’re here, slowing down with me.

♥

Lisa

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