I'm Attempting a Slower Life—Here’s What I’m Doing to Achieve It

I’ve found myself craving something different—something slower, more intentional, and deeply rooted in purpose.

In a world that glorifies busyness and endless scrolling, I’ve found myself craving something different—something slower, more intentional, and deeply rooted in purpose.

I’ve found myself spending countless hours each day on social media. Many of which have been draining for me.

Over the past few months, I’ve felt a tug on my heart to step away from the noise and focus on what truly matters…my life. My marriage. My relationship with God.

As someone with a 9-5, it can be hard to manage my time outside of work. I want the work I do on social media to be a benefit to my life and family.

When I am sucked into the social media matrix, it doesn’t feel like it is.

I fear I am addicted and despite trying time and time again to balance the time I spend on social media, sometimes it only takes 30 seconds to turn into hours of scrolling aimlessly.

I am ready to live my life on purpose.

So, I’m making some big changes, and I want to share them with you in this article.

Stepping Away from Instagram (For Now)

Let’s start with the big one—I’m deleting Instagram for a season. Don’t get me wrong, I love connecting with people and sharing my heart online. But I’ve noticed how easy it is to get sucked into the rat race of likes, views, and trends. It’s exhausting, and more importantly, it’s distracting.

Instead of being fully present in my life, I’ve been caught up in creating highlight reels of it. That’s not the legacy I want to build.

You don’t even know the amount of times ladies assume that my life is perfect or that I keep my home perfectly because of the stock images I post online to make my Instagram beautiful.

I’m not perfect. My home is not perfect. I just enjoy pretty pictures to make my Instagram profile gorgeous.

That being said, this doesn’t mean I will not be posting on Instagram. To keep my business and community growing without getting lost in endless scrolling, I’m using Facebook’s Meta Business Suite to post content. It allows me to share updates and encourage others while staying out of the comparison trap.

Choosing Creation Over Consumption

I’m also shifting my focus to platforms that inspire me to create rather than consume. YouTube, Substack, and the Young Homemakers Club community are now my social media homes of choice. On YouTube, I’m leaning into long-form content that offers real value. Whether it’s sharing about homemaking, faith, or marriage, I want to pour into others in meaningful ways.

Substack, on the other hand, gives me a space to write, reflect, and go deeper. I’m excited to build a space where I can encourage women to embrace biblical womanhood, intentional living, and the beauty of slowing down.

I’ve also intentionally created the Young Homemakers Club community, currently hosted on the Circle app, for women who want a virtual village and desire to grow exponentially in their role as a wife and homemaker. I plan to spend a large part of my time making this the hub for homemakers who desire real community and growth. I will even host monthly get togethers in person and in-person events throughout the year that I am so excited for.

(This is a real photo from one of our gatherings last year!)

Becoming More Present

One of the biggest motivators for this shift is my desire to be more present—in my marriage, my friendships, and my walk with God. I want to fully embrace the life I’ve been given instead of numbing myself with endless scrolling.

I’m making time for church, not just as a Sunday habit but as a foundation for my week. I’m prioritizing intentional friendships—those life-giving relationships that challenge and encourage me. And most importantly, I’m carving out more space for God. Whether it’s through prayer, Bible study, or simply sitting in stillness, I’m choosing to make Him the center of my days.

Focusing on Purpose Over Pressure

This isn’t about abandoning goals or ambition. I still want to grow my platform, reach more women, and make an impact. But I’m learning to do it with purpose instead of pressure. I’m trusting that the right people will find my content and that God will bless my efforts as I keep my eyes on Him.

Slowing down doesn’t mean giving up—it means realigning. It means creating from a place of rest instead of striving. And that’s exactly what I’m committed to doing.

Join Me on This Journey

If you’ve been feeling the same pull to slow down, I hope this encourages you to take that first step. Whether it’s deleting an app, setting boundaries, or simply choosing to focus more on God, know that it’s okay to go against the grain.

Let’s build lives that reflect peace, purpose, and intentionality—one slow, meaningful moment at a time.

Challenge: Share one way that you are slowing down this year in the comments!