Many of us would benefit from slowing down much more than we do nowadays.
Everything is so fast-paced and we expect to have everything now.
Take computers & gaming consoles as an example. I remember having to wait to load games via cassette on my Sinclair Spectrum 128k. And when we first got the internet, having to wait for it to 'dial-up' while everything connected. But we didn't tend to mind, accepted that's what we had to do.
Obviously, technology has vastly improved over the years but more often than not, nowadays we get frustrated when files don't download/upload in a split second. If we lose wifi connection even for a few minutes we get easily annoyed.
We expect shops to be open 24/7. To be able to binge-watch TV series over a night or two, rather than wait until the following week to watch the next installment. To make and receive payments instantly, rather than waiting for cheques to clear (remember them!).
Yes, there are advantages to having things instantly, but I think we have now come to expect it and get frustrated when it isn't. Which perhaps isn't such a good thing.
A couple of weeks ago our dishwasher broke, irreparably, so we have had to revert to doing it by hand.
At first, I was annoyed that I had to spend time washing the dishes, but actually, I am getting used to it and it's forcing me to slow down. To take time out of my day for a few minutes to slow my thoughts and focus on the task at hand.
So much so, that I'm even considering not replacing it - for the time being anyway.
If you can, try to factor in some 'slow down' time into your day and see if it makes a difference 🤍
Founding Partner, Jackson Lucas. Executive Search & Consulting to the Real Estate Industry. Host of the "Beyond the Resume" Real Estate Podcast.
8moCan't wait! Thank you, Alex!