Urgency culture…and how to counteract it

It’s a thing. We live in a world that rewards immediacy. Whether that’s responding to txts and calls on demand and afterhours, or when it’s inconvenient! We check social media mindlessly for fear of missing out. We overextend ourselves in personal relationships and agree to unrealistic workloads!

This demand to be “on” both personally and professionally, all the time, can be exhausting and lead to stress and anxiety.

One of the best ways to counteract this is to engage in activities that remind you that there is NO RUSH such as intentional breathing, listening, movement, and touch (these are known as the “four practices of control”).

Pilates is the perfect practice! Going slow is encouraged, moving with your breath is key, and it’s an opportunity to put the phone on silent for an hour and focus solely on your body and mind.

We may get to the end of the day and think “I’m too tired for class” but often getting there is the hardest part, and engaging in this kind of exercise can leave you feeling energised and better afterwards.

Check out the link below for a great article on “Urgency Culture” by NatGeo.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/urgency-culture-burnout?loggedin=true&rnd=1713916578235