Less Is and Can be More.

Sometimes the power of less is more.

Sometimes slow is the best way to go; and that is the thought of the day.

More often than not, society pushes the message that if we are to be productive, we must do more. We must accomplish as much as we can, as fast as we can, but I would like to offer a new perspective where 'doing the most' is concerned.

What if I told you that it is possible to accomplish more by doing less, would you believe me?

We don't need to do more things, we just need to do the right things. Less is more.

Less speed equals more clarity. For example, how many sign boards can you read clearly when you are in a vehicle that is moving fast? Probably not many, especially where the finer and smaller details are concerned. The same thing applies to life, when we rush through it, we often fail to see the experiences, interactions, and lessons that matter most. By doing more we often overlook key details that could potentially help improve our focus on the things we really consider important.

Less speed equals more control. Control over what? Our day and our life in general. Personally, the days where I have felt most out of control are the days where I did everything in a rush. The opposite applies, the days where I have felt most in control are the days which I took my time to get things done.

Less activity leads to more productivity. By focusing on doing one thing at a time throughout the course of the day, I have found myself achieving much more than if I tried to switch between different tasks. Ironically, taking your time actually saves you a lot of time.

Slower mornings and nights lead to faster days. As of late, my morning and night routines have become a key part of my life.

This may look different to everyone, but the point is, by slowly easing in and out of your day you are able to achieve increased levels of speed or whatever success looks like to you throughout the course of your day.

Slowing down (doing less) may include activities such as writing, reading, reflection, praying (if you are a person of faith), and preparing for the day ahead.

One thing I have come to learn is that by focusing not only on fewer things but the right things throughout the day, I have been able to accomplish more where my larger goals are concerned.

Less inputs leads to more output. Less options leads to more creativity. Less talking leads to more understanding. Less sophistication leads to more solutions. Less worrying leads to more gratitude. The list goes on and on, but I would rather say less...

The power of less is more.