We live in a results-oriented, achievement culture where we value the doing over the being and standing out over blending in. The hustle and the grind are glorified, revered, and the end of the year is usually a time when we reflect on the fruits of our efforts. We look at what we've accomplished from our yearly goals list and calibrate or adjust the direction of where we're headed. One thing is certain, the world around us demands that we keep moving forward.   The end of the year is also the time when we often feel exhausted and the need to rest, both physically and mentally. So, whether our bodies give us signs that we need to slow down a bit or not, we believe lowering the rhythm and pace of our lives has multiple benefits, and we explore some of them in today's episode by answering the question: What Is the Value of Slowing Down?  We delve into the multiple benefits and advantages of slowing down. While it may sound counterintuitive, research shows that success has as much to do with slowing down and ‘being’ as it does with the ‘doing’ and hustling all the time. We address how slowing down helps us clarify our values and determine and set priorities. We also highlight the importance of carving out time for self-care, tuning into and figuring out our emotions, making better decisions, and much more.  In This Episode, You Will Learn: How slowing down can help us reach new levels of success (4:37)Slowing down is key to gaining more clarity in our values and our priorities (9:35)When we never take the time to slow down, we are missing all kinds of opportunities (11:30)The multiple benefits of carving out time for ourselves (16:24)How important it is to detach ourselves from results for a while (23:03)How slowing down can help us make better choices (25:26)What the difference is between slowing and paring down (41:19)We are not holding up the world, even if we feel as if we are (42:36) Connect With Bridget Sampson: WebsiteInstagramLinkedIn Connect With Todd Parker: InstagramLinkedIn Sampson Coaching and Consulting: Sampson Coaching and ConsultingThe Right Questions Podcast on YouTubeSampson Coaching and Consulting Videos on YouTubeTED TalkInstagramFacebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.