By Elleonore Fust, Wellness Editor
When you allow yourself to pause for quiet moments each day moments of stillness and presence you’ll find more strength to focus, perform, and care for both yourself and others.
I’ve always been driven, with a full schedule and long to-do lists. In the beginning, I didn’t think I had time for rest. It felt like slowing down would mean falling behind. But once I started creating space for just one quiet moment each day my “quiet moment” everything shifted.
These pauses became the foundation for a whole new lifestyle. They gave me more clarity, more energy, and more focus than I’ve ever had. Today, I plan my days with intention. I get more done, I show up better for others, and I still have energy left for myself.
What quiet moments mean to me
For me, quiet moments often happen in nature. A walk outside, with fresh air and movement, is incredibly healing. It helps me reflect, stay present, and notice the beauty around me right here, right now.
In those moments of stillness, I feel most creative. It’s also when I gain the most clarity and insight.
What I’ve learned along the way
Start by asking yourself what these moments could look like for you.
It takes a mindset shift to make space for quiet in a busy life so be gentle, and give yourself time. Remember how good it feels on the days you do slow down. Let that be your motivation to keep going.
Challenge yourself to do it on your own. A moment where it’s just you, present with yourself and the world around you.
I created small routines that helped me find that space maybe during lunch, or early in the morning. When I realized how much these moments gave me, I made it a non-negotiable. Even just a few minutes makes a difference.
When starting new routines, I’ve found that mornings are often easiest. But over time, you’ll find your own rhythm, your own quiet.
Try starting tomorrow. Give yourself a few extra minutes to reflect, to breathe, to just be.
Set your alarm 30 minutes earlier you might find it becomes the time of day you treasure most.
The quiet moments changed me.
Let them change you too.
Love, E.
