But When I Slow Down I Get Sad
- Kerstin Lindquist
- 20 hours ago
- 3 min read
But if I slow down, I get sad.
Because when I slow down, I have to feel everything.I have to process the dark places that busyness lets me rush right past.
Oh dang. Yep. That’s it, isn’t it?
Why do we work so much—volunteer, caregive, exercise, shop, stay endlessly productive?Because stillness is uncomfortable. And slowing down makes us vulnerable.
I’m 24 hours into my two-week Christmas “break,” and honestly? I feel awful.
Now, in my defense, part of this is hormonal (my estrogen is trying so hard right now—she’s exhausted), part of it is too much sugar, and part of it is the very real parenting challenges that come with teens and multiples. But if I’m being honest, I also know this truth:
I don’t always feel good about myself when I’m not being productive.
(ouch that hurts to even write)
Producing. Hustling. Winning. Those are dopamine hits for Type A women—especially high-achievers.And when we finally slow down, the crash can feel heavy. Blue. Unsettling.
And yet… this is exactly the moment when rest matters most.
Not just sleeping more. Not just slowing the pace. But releasing the distractions. Letting go of the need to cross things off a list to feel worthy.
So for the next couple of weeks, here’s what I’m choosing:
TV (yes, I know—but I never watch it, so for me, this counts as rest). Warm, cozy foods. Long walks. Puzzles. Reading. Real eye contact with my family. Lingering a little longer in the presence of the Lord.
And I’m stepping away from social media, meetings, and the constant hustle that comes with being a CEO.
It feels scary.
My first fear is always finances. My second is falling behind in business.
But the deeper work of slowing down is learning to trust God. He provides. Not me. No amount of striving can position me the way He can—in a blink.
If you hear from me over the next couple of weeks, it won’t be because it’s “on the calendar.” It will be because the Holy Spirit nudged me.
And I pray you’ll consider doing the same.
Slow down.Take a break.Disconnect.
Allow yourself to feel the discomfort—and watch what grows in the pause.
Merry Christmas, friends.
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