Sometimes, the pullback is what readies you for the leap.
Growth isn’t just a constant upward climb. Real growth, especially the kind that’s aligned and sustainable, involves natural pauses, seasons of recalibration, and regular checkpoints to make sure we’re building something that truly supports the life we want.
Recently, I was speaking with someone interested in joining Life-First Business, and she shared how she felt the pressure of constant momentum. She was navigating a transition, feeling that her business model wasn’t working for the life she envisioned, and as her income began to dip, she felt a wave of panic.
It’s a familiar feeling. In those moments, our instincts often pull us toward quick fixes. But much like a slingshot pulled back before it launches forward, sometimes the best growth strategy is to pause, recalibrate, and align with where you want to go.
Temporary slowdowns aren’t signs of failure; they’re fertile ground for intentionally releasing what no longer serves you in order to clear the way for meaningful, sustainable growth, even if it means a temporary dip in revenue.
Growth comes from these moments of trust and alignment.
To anyone navigating this season: trust yourself and don’t allow this moment to spiral you into self-doubt or cause you to dig up your seeds.
Staying present with your vision, letting go of quick fixes, and managing your mind are essential because it’s in this pulling-back phase that the foundation for your forward momentum is built.
Here are some things I’ve been coaching on recently, that I’d love for you to reflect on when it comes to embracing rest:
- And the first is to honor where you are. Our body’s signals are not something to push through or override. We’re at our most magnetic when we honor our needs and follow what feels nurturing.
- Next, is that success isn’t tied to constant effort but rather the quality of the systems you’ve built and the energy you bring forth when you’re aligned and have the capacity to take action. Rest is part of your magnetism – it allows you to show up in your fullest power when the time is right.
- Momentum isn’t lost in rest; it’s strengthened: rest is an active part of creation. Rest and restoration are part of the natural rhythm that allows us to show up fully when it’s time to engage again. We’re never going back to zero after a pause; we’re making space for deeper alignment.
- Oftentimes, we carry the subconscious fear that if we retreat, our traction will be lost. But honoring the needs for rest actually strengthens our long-term consistency. Think of sports – you’re stronger and more able to continue the practice when we allow our body to recover. The same goes for business habits. One missed week doesn’t undo the habit – the commitment to pick back up without judgment, actually reinforces it. Your business and habits will thrive when you trust that you can return after honoring your needs. Instead of seeing your routine as fragile, you can choose to see it as flexible—able to bend with your life and still hold its shape. Rest and momentum can coexist.
I’d love to hear what came up for you around this?
What are you ready to release or surrender to?
