A Tiny Pause for Your Busy Life

It’s easy to feel like life is rushing past. There’s always something to do, somewhere to be, and someone to take care of. The days blur together, and before you know it, you realize you haven’t had a moment to simply breathe. I’ve been thinking a lot about time lately—how it seems to slip through our fingers, no matter how hard we try to hold on. Maybe you’ve felt it too. The endless to-do lists, the rushing from one thing to the next, the quiet, lingering feeling that there’s never enough time for you.

The internet is full of productivity goeroes, or experts who can sell you productivity hacks. One of them I actually like; Atomic Habits by James Clear. Another one is Oliver Burkeman who shares the idea of the menu principle in his BBC course that will help you live a fuller, more meaningful life.

Sometimes, it feels like everything is asking for our attention except us. And if you’re anything like most of the women I know, you’re juggling so many things that it’s hard to remember to stop and reflect. But what if there was a small, quiet corner of your week that was just for you? A space where you could take a break—not to catch up or cross something off the list—but to slow down, reflect, and feel inspired again.

This isn’t about productivity. It’s not about doing more or being more efficient. It’s about reclaiming a little moment to yourself in a world that’s always demanding more. A tiny pause to notice something beautiful, ask a question that sparks your curiosity, or simply reconnect with the things that bring you joy.

It could be a thought that shifts your perspective. A simple story that reminds you of something you’d forgotten. Or just a gentle nudge to help you see the world a little differently, if only for a moment.

Sometimes, all we need is a tiny bit of inspiration—a quick note or a brief idea that can spark something in our busy minds and remind us that there’s more to life than the rush.

If this sounds like something you’d like to find in your week, there’s always a moment waiting for you. A small reminder that you’re not just what you do—you’re also who you are, and it’s okay to take a pause and rediscover that.