7-Day Contentment Challenge: Begin the New Year With Enough by Makeda Mutema-Newton

All issues

Slow Is Not Falling Behind

A reminder for anyone feeling rushed already.

Hey, -


January has a way of speeding us up.


Even with the best intentions, the pressure creeps in.

Do more.

Decide faster.

Catch up.


But speed doesn’t always equal progress.


In my own journey, slowing the pace changed everything.

Especially with spending.


When I moved slower, I noticed my urges.

I paused before reacting.

I made decisions that actually aligned with my values.


Slowing down isn’t quitting.

It’s choosing sustainability and what's best for you in this season.


This week’s journal entry is an invitation to release the rush and reclaim discernment.

To trust that presence is more powerful than urgency.


Read the full journal entry


You are allowed to move at a pace that supports your life.


Chat soon,


Makeda

Contentment Coach

Click to connect on Instagram

Share
Get the next issue in your inbox
Free, and you can unsubscribe any time.

0 comments

More issues

All 40 →
#25 Jan 8, 2026

Before you move on…

Read issue →
#24 Jan 7, 2026

Day 7: Choose what matters most

Read issue →