top of page

Are You Slowing Down In This Mad, Fast World Of “Busy”

Apr 21, 2022
2 min read

Written by: Graham G Wheatcroft, Executive Contributor

Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

Everybody wants to do things faster, quicker, sooner and jump from one thing to the next day on day.


If you’re employed, deadlines are set and you often have crazy amounts of work piling up.


Expectations can feel unrealistic, but the speed that which “jobs” must be done or “to-do lists” have to be done just does not stop.

Photo credit: Matt Dean Photography @mattdean_photography


Let’s slow down.


So now, I encourage you to try this. Take a moment right now, as you read this to breathe.


Tongue at the roof of your mouth, close your eyes and with an awareness and gentleness, inhale and exhale through the nose for a few breaths. Allow your body to sway slowly and gently too. Now open your eyes and draw your attention to how you feel. Consider what has changed.


I encouraged my client to slow down their movement this morning. Here’s how she described the experience:


“It was interesting. The dichotomy between my brain and my body when we were going slow was weird. Slowing down the brain is not as easy as I thought it would be and there was a disconnect that I didn't enjoy but going slow does have a different impact and is fun to try.”


Does this resonate with you?


Yes, learning to slow down and calm your mind takes focus and practice. It isn’t easy when you live in a fast-paced world.


When I train myself, I really try to engage with my movements and create synchronicity and alignment between my breathing and my movement.


One of the greatest struggles we face as people today in a fast-paced world is giving ourselves the opportunity to slow the pace.


You are invited to discover how to achieve this with your fitness and resilience.


Have more fitness, strength & awareness of movement whilst having less stress and pain.


Get started by clicking the link below and book your Care Call today.



Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit my website for more info!


Graham G Wheatcroft, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine

"Graham Wheatcroft is a Remote Resilient Coach, helping people to live with less anxiety, achieve greater fitness, and keep a stronger connection with themselves. After experiencing an anxiety breakdown, he chose a holistic approach based on time-efficient fitness, connection with the mind, and spirituality to rediscover himself. He is the founder of The Resilient Lifestyle and works with clients globally. Wheatcroft is the host of “The Resilient Lifestyle” podcast, has featured in multiple editorials, and has been a guest on a number of podcasts. He is due to become a published author this year. His daily mantra is “I choose to feel ease, to breathe, to flow, and to grow. I am resilient.”


 
 

This article is published in collaboration with Brainz Magazine’s network of global experts, carefully selected to share real, valuable insights.

Article Image

What a Decade in Child Protection Taught Me About Listening That Most Health Practitioners Never Learn

Before I ever took a client's health history, I sat across from families in crisis and learned to listen for what wasn't being said. Ten years in child protection social work will teach you that. You...

Article Image

When Clothes Become Armour, Are You Dressing to Hide or Be Seen?

Have you ever wondered whether the clothes you wear are helping you express who you are or helping you hide? Our clothes can give us confidence, help us feel seen and express something about who we are.

Article Image

The Life You Want Begins Before You Feel Ready

You can build a life that looks impressive and still feel strangely absent from it. You fulfil responsibilities. People depend on you. Perhaps they admire your discipline, your kindness, your ability...

Article Image

Why Japanese Kobido Belongs in Modern Aesthetics

The beauty industry is evolving. Today, many clients are looking beyond traditional facials and skincare products. They want personalized treatments that support natural-looking beauty, relaxation...

Article Image

Thought, Time, Talent, and the Opportunity Cost of Saying Yes

Human time is limited. Every economic choice involves an alternative that’s forgone. Therefore, the cost of doing anything must include the loss of the best forgone alternative. Entrepreneurs are accustomed to...

Article Image

Remembering the Health That Was There All Along

With the change of seasons, and with it the change of coats, in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, it seems an appropriate moment to ask a different kind of question: how many coats do you own...

What a Decade in Child Protection Taught Me About Listening That Most Health Practitioners Never Learn

When Clothes Become Armour, Are You Dressing to Hide or Be Seen?

The Life You Want Begins Before You Feel Ready

Why Japanese Kobido Belongs in Modern Aesthetics

Thought, Time, Talent, and the Opportunity Cost of Saying Yes

Remembering the Health That Was There All Along

Mental Health Month and Burnout Check-Up

The Future of Events Are Personalisation, Quieter Cities, and the Channel You Choose

How Can You Notice Life's Small Transitions Before They Overwhelm You?

bottom of page