Don’t forget you this weekend!

Published 13 days ago • 1 min read

Weekends can get… busy. Especially holiday weekends (it's Memorial Day weekend here in the US). Errands to run. Cookouts to show up for. Things to check off the list.

But somewhere in all that doing, don’t forget about you.

Make a little space to breathe. To pause. To be.
Whatever that looks like for you.

Here are a few of my favorite ways to slow down, even just for a moment:

Lay back and watch the clouds drift by
Take a walk — no music or podcasts, just noticing what's around you
Open that book you’ve been meaning to read for ages
Sip your morning coffee or tea slowly, like it’s the best part of your day

That’s it. Nothing fancy.
Just a few moments that are yours — for no one else but you.

Because honestly… what’s the point of a weekend if you end it feeling more drained than when it started?

Give yourself permission to rest without needing to earn it.

If you’re craving more moments like this, let’s connect.

Reply to this email or book a free connection call to explore how we can make space in your life to breathe again. Let chat about how to make time for you to slow down just enough to hear yourself think, reconnect with what matters, and still have energy left for the people and passions that light you up...all without overwhelming your calendar.

You're allowed to slow down. Dare I say....you need to slow down.

Sending love and slow down vibes,

Chris

🌿 Presence Practice

Quick grounding practices to help you slow down and reconnect.

This Week's Practice: Sip and Savor

Pour your favorite drink - coffee, tea, water, etc...
Before the first sip, pause.

Feel the warmth or coolness in your hands.
Notice the scent.
Take one slow sip.

Breathe in.
Breathe out.

Just be with your drink for a moment — nothing else.
Let that be enough.

Connection Notes is your weekly reminder to slow down and create space for you. Remember, while your work, your people, and your life matters… so do you. And when you slow down, you can show up more fully for yourself and those you care about.

If this resonated, feel free to forward it to someone who might need a moment to breathe today.

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