I find myself sharing with my clients wise words from my father, “take it slow” when they want to rush to get the skill learning done, they want to move on to the next thing or they overbook themselves leaving them feeling frustrated when their dog “isn’t getting it.”
What do you receive from rushing around?
Do you receive feeling frantic, not meeting your expectations of your already overloaded schedule, inconsistent routine with your dog which only exacerbates your dog practicing habits that aren’t healthy?
What keeps you in the struggle are your outdated patterns and beliefs that if you “have time to lean, you have time to clean” mentality.
The idea that every hour of your day has to be filled with “things to do” so you can go to bed exhausted and then do it all over again.
What if, you made the choice to prioritize taking things slow?
By slowing down and being present and in the moment, you create more space and time for yourself and your dog.
You begin to experience living in the moment like your dog gets to do everyday.
Your dog can guide you into doing the same for yourself, living presently and with awareness of what each moment brings.
You get to become proactive versus reacting to what’s showing up.
You are able to experience joy, connection and ease when you prioritize what you value the most, spending time with the people and the animals you love, trust and find solace in their presence.
I invite you to see how you can take a moment today in spending time with your dog and yourself and experience what sensations show up for you both when you take things slow.
Did you observe any shifts?
Feel free to share in the comments or send me a message!
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