Episode 96: Summer Break and the Courage to Slow Down

Sometimes the most important thing we can do is practice the very advice we so freely give to others.

In this short episode, I'm sharing why Running to Myself is taking a summer break and reflecting on the word that has guided my year: slow.

As I look back on the first half of 2026, I've realized that a full life can still become a fast life if we're not intentional. Today, I'm talking about the importance of creating margin, choosing rest before burnout, and giving ourselves permission to slow down, even when life is full of good things.

I also leave you with a simple question to consider this summer:

What would it look like to choose "slow" in one small way this week?

Thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of this community. I'm grateful you're here, and I can't wait to return this fall with new episodes.

In this episode you'll hear:

Why I'm taking a summer break from the podcast
The difference between being busy and living intentionally
Why slowing down is a choice, not something that happens when life gets easier
A simple encouragement to create more margin this summer

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Have a wonderful summer.

Keep running to yourself.

And remember, mindset matters.