​​​I think that one of the biggest “takeaways” I’ve learned over the course of SIP is how desperately I needed to slow down a bit and how clueless I was in even realizing that need. My family as a whole was more overcommitted and stretched thinner than I realized… I’m the one in charge of the family calendar… yikes.

What I’ve realized, especially as things begin to pick up the pace again, is how much my husband and I have benefited from more slowed down and intentional communication during SIP. We uprooted some obstacles in our relationship that had been lying dormant and worked to address them in a productive and reflective way.

If things had continued to be as breakneck speed as they were prior to March, I don’t know how long it would have taken us to find the time… or make the time to slow down and communicate in the ways we were able to.  For which I’m truly grateful.

Because when it comes to communication, slow and steady is what wins the race.

And that is really my encouragement to you this week…

When it comes to communication, take your time and slow down the tempo.

​I know for my marriage this has been a game-changer and I hope that you’re able to find intentional ways to lean into communication and trust the slower pacing of it.  It’s not easy, but it sure does make a heck of a difference.

Yours,

-A

P.S. If you’re feeling stuck in communication or like you can’t slow down the intensity of it, please reach out… I’m here to help.​