For all the times you may have worried about losing momentum or moving too slowly, remember that you are free to set your own pace as you look ahead, however you can. Your efforts are valuable, no matter how fast or slow. Even when you’ve needed to take breaks, those moments of rest were important and necessary. When you male thoughtful plans that fit your pace, progress can continue steadily, allowing you to focus on what truly matters. In the pauses, you can gather strength and return with renewed energy. In that space, you are finding steadiness and focus and it matters.
Making plans doesn’t have to mean setting yourself up to always being in a rush trying to quickly reach an outcome. You’re allowed to dream and look ahead knowing that what you’re pouring into matters, even if there isn’t a specific, rapid trajectory. You are allowed to look for areas in your life where you don’t have to rush when it comes to looking ahead. You are allowed to focus on the journey and all you are learning here.
Questions to consider asking yourself, in this space:
-Think of a time when you moved at a slower pace. What did you learn from that experience? How might that shape your current plans?
-In what areas of your life do you already take your time? What has that taught you that might apply to somewhere else?
-How can you celebrate the small steps you’ve taken, even if they seem slow? What value do they bring that is often overlooked?
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Remember: Planning ahead doesn’t have to mean rushing to the finish line. You are allowed to take your time. Slowing down doesn’t have to mean “falling behind” — it can mean you’re choosing what matters most. Dreaming and planning are about so much more than speed. They’re about giving yourself the time to make thoughtful choices. In a rushed world, thoughtfulness matters, even when it comes to looking ahead. Choose the kind of paths in life that allow you to embrace both planning ahead and the time you need to journey ahead thoughtfully, at your own pace. Your steadiness and thoughtfulness matters here. – Morgan Harper Nichols
