About this episode

Brianna Gomez discusses the importance of slowing down in a fast-paced world and how to appreciate life's moments.

The harsh truth some of us aren't quite ready to hear: a busy life is not a better one. Our brains are hardwired to seek instant gratification, living rushed lives with our schedules packed to the brim & always seeking the next task to validate us. But what if one day, you finally achieve that thing you've been working so hard for but were too busy rushing through life to stop and really appreciate it? In today's episode of Hot and Unbothered, your host Brianna Gomez unpacks the lost art of slowing down, and how to combat society's need for speed with the superpower of presence in the little moments. If you want to learn how to achieve REAL peace and live intentionally instead of just going through the motions of each day, you're in the right place. xx Shop my apartment with Hernest!: - Nori 90" Sofa Harbor Mist Cotton (SKU9554): https://www.lkt.ink/s/f5g2 - Woodie 21" Old Elm Side Table (SKU9650): https://www.lkt.ink/s/f5g3 - Flute Ceramic Dinnerware (Set of 12) (SKU9186): https://www.lkt.ink/s/f5g4 - Ashen Ceramic Dinnerware (Set of 16) (SKU9199): https://www.lkt.ink/s/f5g5 LET'S TWIN WITH OUR PEARL NECKLACES!!! ⁠⁠Shop Bri's faith necklace HERE & apply code BRI10 for $$…

People in this episode

Host: Brianna Gomez

Topics covered

• slowing down
• mindfulness
• intentional living
• instant gratification
• self-improvement

Keywords

• busy life
• presence
• peace
• intentionality
• self-care

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Nori 90" Sofa Harbor Mist Cotton, Woodie 21" Old Elm Side Table, Flute Ceramic Dinnerware (Set of 12), Ashen Ceramic Dinnerware (Set of 16), BECOMING HER PLANNER

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