Busy Isn't Healed: Finding True Peace in Slowing Down
Episode Overview
Busyness can be a form of avoidance, not healing. Slowing down is essential for true personal growth. Productivity doesn't always equal progress. Reflect on your daily routine to uncover hidden issues. Seek support and guidance when needed.
"Just because you're being productive, it doesn't mean you're okay."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this bonus episode, Michelle Porterfield tackles the misconception that being busy equates to being healed. With her faith-fueled approach, she encourages listeners to reflect on their own lives and consider if busyness is a mask for avoiding deeper issues. Michelle shares her own experiences with over-functioning and how it often leads to burnout and chronic health problems.
She emphasises the importance of slowing down with purpose, taking time to listen to one's inner self, and connecting with God. Michelle's message is clear: productivity doesn't always mean progress. She explores how over-scheduling can prevent personal growth and healing, urging listeners to examine their daily routines. Are you filling your calendar to avoid facing uncomfortable truths? Are you sacrificing peace for the sake of appearing responsible?
Michelle invites listeners to sit with their discomfort and seek support when needed, highlighting her own coaching services and upcoming group sessions as resources. With honesty and compassion, Michelle provides a safe space for Christian women to confront their struggles with alcohol and busyness. Her insights offer a path to a more peaceful, fulfilling life that aligns with one's true purpose. This episode is a gentle reminder that healing requires intentionality and sometimes, the bravest step is simply slowing down.
Ready to break free from the cycle of busyness? Take a moment to pause and reflect on what truly matters.