Slow Down and Savour Life's Journey
Episode Overview
Slow down and enjoy life's journey instead of rushing toward goals. Balance ambition with mindfulness to live more fully. Recognise signs of 'destination mode' and recalibrate your focus. Set goals that honour your present rather than just future aspirations. Conduct a 'present moment audit' to appreciate what's happening now.
Goals aren't finish lines. They're invitations to experience life more fully.
In this episode of Encouragementology, Kendell Boysen, a professional life and recovery coach, tackles the all-too-common urge to rush through life without savouring the present. Have you ever found yourself fixated on the next big thing, whether it's a promotion, milestone, or simply the weekend? Kendell invites you to explore what it means to slow down and truly enjoy the journey.
With light-hearted wisdom, she unpacks the cultural obsession with productivity and how it can rob us of joy and create anxiety. Through relatable anecdotes, Kendell illustrates how the real magic happens not at the destination but along the way—in the detours, delays, and quiet moments of self-reflection. Kendell offers practical advice on balancing ambition with mindfulness, encouraging you to set goals that honour your present rather than just the future.
She shares insights on recognising signs of 'destination mode'—where you're so focused on reaching your goals that you forget to live—and how to recalibrate your focus. Kendell's approach is about being goal-agnostic, where goals guide but don't define you. It's about enjoying the process and finding meaning in each moment. The episode challenges you to pause and conduct a 'present moment audit', asking what you're grateful for and what you've overlooked in your hurry.
Kendell reminds you that presence fuels progress, making life richer and more intentional. So why not take a moment to breathe and reflect? Discover how slowing down can lead to better decisions, stronger relationships, and more joy in everyday life.