The Mindfulness Blog

Are You Moving at Someone Else's Pace?

boundaries mindfulness Mar 27, 2026

Anticipating, managing, and trying to meet the expectations of others is common. Very human.

But it can take up a lot of energy. And that's the case whether those expectations are realistic or not.

It may feel like you are moving at someone else's pace rather than your own.

When external pressure starts shaping your pace, it can be hard to hear yourself clearly and come back to your own needs and values.

 

Choice or Pressure?

I'm not in the camp that thinks that other people's expectations are irrelevant. The expectations of someone else may very well matter.

You may respect their hard-earned opinion. Your boss's opinion matters. Relationships come with certain fundamental expectations that don't feel like pressure. 

But there is a tipping point

What's yours?

 

Seasons of Stillness

When you've been feeling how quickly pressure can pull you away from yourself, my spring cohort of Seasons of Stillness: Inner Pace Reset might be a fit.

Running April 10 - May 1, this gentle experience is designed to help you notice when external pressure is setting the pace and respond more intentionally.

Weekly reflection, guided practices, journal prompts, and live community can help you come back to your own pace with more awareness, steadiness, and choice.

 Details here

The early bird rate ends Friday, March 27 at 11:59 PM ET. 

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