I've just finished a full 24 hours of trying to slow myself down and I've realised two things. First of all this is going to be a lot more difficult than I thought. I managed to not frantically rush around but the deliberately slow pace vanished almost as soon as I left the house.
Secondly I did not realise what an impact this would have on others. I rang my Mother this morning and found it extremely difficult to keep our conversation slow. In fact she thought I was upset until I explained I just didn't want to rush about.
I have however noticed a difference already. I did not get frustrated when I had to wait at the bank and instead ducked next door, whilst I waited for them to call my ticket number, and saw some very beautiful animals in the pet-shop. The orange budgies were amazing! I also noticed a difference when I had to wait 20 minutes to get the bus home and the time neither flew nor dragged.
Unfortunately some of the slow, deliberate pace wore off as the day progressed but I will try again tomorrow. Already I've noticed I feel less stressed, and considering that my LOOONNNGGG academic year is finally over for two weeks, after some extremely stressful weeks, I am glad to feel a bit lighter. I hope to make more progress over the next week because keeping this up, particularly when I go home and then go back to study will be the real challenge.
Give me your thoughts - Do you act differently around your family vs your friends vs when you are alone? Why? Do you like the changes?
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