Most high achievers are secretly counting down the days until they can get back to work.
And at the same time, they’re desperate to catch their breath.

If you’re like me, slowing down doesn’t come easily.
Finding the pause button long enough to recalibrate around what actually matters feels almost impossible.

Do you feel that tension?

Today we decorated Christmas cookies as a family—one of our sacred traditions.
And early this morning, I got a call from my mom. She’s having unexpected hip surgery.

That’s the tension.

The space between Christmas and New Year’s.
Between receiving and anticipating.
A liminal space—between what has been and what’s coming next.

The Christmas season arrives as both gift and disappointment.

The gift of family.
The gift of love.
The gift of Jesus Christ.

And the disappointment of grief.
The disappointment of fractured relationships.
The disappointment of waiting to hear from God.

At some point, we have to learn how to hold both—joy and sadness—without rushing past either.

So here’s my invitation:

How High Achievers Strategically Reset

For the next 7–10 days, take one 20-minute walk at dawn.

Before the kids wake up.
Before the games come on.
Before the noise, the plans, and the expectations of the day take over.

This is your pause.
Your reset.

A small way to clear your heart and steady your soul so you can offer the real gift—your full presence.

One more thing before you step out the door:
​Leave your phone behind.

No notifications.
No thumb-scrolling discipleship.
Just you, your breath, and the quiet invitation of God meeting you in the in-between.

One reason high achievers have such a hard time slowing down
is because we’ve learned to believe we must perform in order to receive love.

Achievement becomes our proof of worth.
Busyness becomes our shield.

So begin retraining your heart today.

As you walk, quietly say these words—slowly, with your breath:

“Thank you, Father.
I receive Your Divine Love today.”

May you learn to receive and be present to yourself.

Merry Christmas! Much Love from our family to yours!

Be Strong, Lantz Howard www.lantzhoward.com Coaching for CEO's, entrepreneurs, pastors, and your favorite Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator

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