You’re Allowed to Slow Down Right Now...

Instead of sprinting into fall or feeling pressure to “make the most of August,” maybe we focus on slowing down with intention and checking in with where your energy actually wants and needs to go.

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Shakeyla Ingram
August 03, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

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What’s good friend! 

Ya know… It’s easy to feel like August is some kind of final countdown, like we need to squeeze out one last sprint before fall resets everything. But what if this week wasn’t about doing more or catching up? What if it was about realigning… like with your values, your peace, and your energy?

This isn’t about quitting. It’s about being honest about where your energy actually flows best. Rest is productive. Stillness is sacred. And just because you’re not in motion doesn’t mean you’re not making progress.

Sometimes the most powerful move you can make is pausing long enough to hear yourself again.

Just me flying my kite. ❤️ 

As we think about realignment and pausing, let’s look at where we can pause with intention.

  • What’s been pulling at me lately—and is it aligned or just loud?

  • Where have I been pushing through, instead of pausing to feel?

  • What would feel grounding to me this week?

Really be detailed here…

❝

Don’t confuse movement with progress. You can run in place and never get anywhere.

Denzel Washington

Let’s be real and honest… everything doesn’t have to happen right now.

You DO NOT have to chase what’s already meant for you or prove your worth through constant movement. You’re allowed to pause. To rest. To take a breath before your next move.

So take a moment and check in with yourself: Am I moving from alignment or anxiety? Am I giving myself space to feel, not just produce? Where can I soften, slow down, and just be?

Slowing down isn’t falling behind, it’s a sacred strategy. Because sometimes, the clarity you’ve been searching for is sitting quietly in the stillness. And as slow down for myself, I’m reminded of Psalm 46:10.

Until next time,
Shakeyla M. Ingram 💖

S/N: So tell me… how is going?? Have you tapped into your confidence, courage, or creativity yet? Or are you still figuring out where to begin?

Either way, you’ll still be right on time. Progress isn’t always loud… it’s in the small moments, the quiet decisions, and the ways you keep showing up for yourself, friend.

Hit reply and let me know what you’ve been leaning into or thinking, or tag me on IG @shakeylaingram ! I’m rooting for you every step of the way! 💛 

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