Being busy, particularly when planning a wedding alongside juggling everyday life, is par for the course; but slowing down is the real power move. Here, mindset and success coach Jo Irving offers her top 20 small but transformative shifts to help you reclaim your time, energy and inner calm allowing you to move through your days with more intention and less overwhelm. From saying “no” with love to creating spacious mornings and aligning your work with your natural rhythms, each practice invites you to step out of autopilot and back into balance. Because true productivity isn’t about doing more, it’s about feeling grounded, focused and fulfilled while you do it. 1SAY NO WITH LOVE Protect your peace by saying “no” to anything that feels like a should rather than a soul-led yes. 2MONO-TASK Give one thing your full attention. It’s more effective, less stressful, and helps you feel accomplished rather than overwhelmed. 3CREATE SPACIOUS MORNINGS Start your day without immediately grabbing your phone. A few quiet minutes for intention-setting can reset your nervous system. 4USE BREATHWORK TO ANCHOR YOUR ENERGY A few deep breaths between tasks helps you shift out of stress and back into alignment. 5CHECK IN WITH YOUR BODY Pause and ask: “What do I need right now?” Your body always knows what will bring you back to balance. 6WORK WITH YOUR NATURAL RHYTHMS Notice when you feel most focused or tired and plan your day accordingly. Honour your cycles, don’t fight them. 7 TIME BLOCK WITH INTENTION Group similar tasks together and leave white space for rest or overflow. This protects your energy and gives you room to breathe. 8USE A POWER HOUR Set a 60-minute timer, turn off distractions, and focus fully on one task or project. You’ll be amazed at what you can get done. 9MAKE SPACE TO EITHER CLEAR THE DECKS OR MAKE BOLD MOVES Don’t do both on the same day. Pick one: either tie up loose ends or take inspired action. Honour your capacity. 10ENERGETICALLY CLOSE YOUR DAY Light a candle, stretch, or take a few deep breaths to symbolically end the workday and step back into your life. Wedding planning is a time to treasure – find out how to avoid overwhelm and be more present throughout with mindset and success coach Jo Irving SLOW DOWN 20 ways to 78
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