To the Mom Who Feels Like She's Falling Behind—Here’s a Slower Way to Live

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I see you, Mama.

There’s a laundry basket that never empties, dishes stacked while dinner’s already bubbling over, and a calendar so full you can’t remember the last time you sat still. Some days, it feels like you’re sprinting through molasses—rushing everywhere and arriving nowhere.

I’ve been there too.

When I first became a mother, I was determined to do it all. I wanted handmade meals, picture-perfect memories, and a home that looked like it came out of a storybook. But behind all that effort was a woman who was burned out and silently wondering, “Is this how it’s supposed to feel?”

Then one day, everything slowed down. Not because I had less to do, but because I decided to live differently.

I baked a loaf of bread that didn’t rise, but my baby giggled as we kneaded it together. I started wearing cotton house dresses that made me feel beautiful in my own home. I planted basil in mismatched teacups and finally noticed the way the morning light fell across the sink.

That was the beginning of something sacred. A slower, sweeter life.

What Is Slow Living, Really?

Slow living is not about doing less. It’s about doing what matters with intention. It’s about choosing a rhythm that matches your values instead of the world’s urgency. It’s not about being lazy—it’s about being present. Present for the little things that, when stitched together, become the very fabric of a meaningful life.

You don’t need a farmhouse or acres of land to begin. You just need a willingness to live softer.

Let me share how I started, so you don’t have to figure it out the hard way.

Five Gentle Ways to Embrace a Slower Life (Even If You’re Busy)

1. Begin with a Morning Ritual
Before the noise of the day begins, give yourself five quiet minutes. Light a candle. Read a Psalm. Pour a hot cup of coffee and just sit. Let those first moments belong to you.

2. Wear Clothes That Make You Feel Lovely
House dresses changed everything for me. There’s something powerful about dressing with care, even if you’re not going anywhere. It turns the ordinary into something beautiful.

3. Plan Your Days with Breathing Room
I keep a simple paper planner and only write three priorities per day. One for the home, one for my family, and one small joy. That leaves space for real life to unfold.

4. Create Everyday Beauty
Use the good dishes. Clip flowers from the yard and place them in a jelly jar. Turn on soft music while you cook. You don’t need more money or time—you just need to see what’s already in front of you with new eyes.

5. Let “Enough” Be a Win
The world will tell you to chase more. More productivity. More perfection. But slow living whispers that what you have is already enough. That your effort is enough. That you are enough.

What I Wish Someone Had Told Me

You’re not behind.
You’re not doing it wrong.
You’re just tired from carrying too much for too long.

Let that be your permission slip to set some of it down.

If you’re longing for a different pace—a gentler, more grounded way to mother, to live, to be—you’re not alone. That’s the very heartbeat of this space.

Here, I share the slow living practices that have helped me reclaim peace in the midst of busy motherhood. I give you practical tools, creative ideas, and honest encouragement, all rooted in a love for the old ways and the quiet, beautiful life.

Would You Like More of This?

If something here stirred your heart, I’d love to keep walking with you.

You can subscribe to my weekly letters where I share simple rhythms for slow living, vintage-inspired homemaking ideas, cottagecore moments to create with your family, and stories from my own journey. Think of it as a gentle note in your inbox reminding you that peace is possible—and that you’re not alone.

You don’t need to do more. You just need a slower way to live.

I’m here when you’re ready.

With warmth,
Brooke

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