Welcome to the Mindfully Richard Podcast. I am your host Mariana Thomas and I am thrilled to be back on this journey with you. In this rejuvenated series, we will be diving into the world of mindfulness, self-care, and personal growth. As we share inspiring your stories, practical tips, and expert advice to help you recharge your mind, your body, and soul. So grab your favorite cup of tea, find a cozy spot, and let's embark on this transformational journey together. Get ready to feel mindfully recharged and empowered to live your best life. Let's begin.

Hello my friends, it's your host, Marianna Thomas. Welcome back to the Mindfully Recharge podcast. Before we begin, take a breath with me. Just one inhale, exhale. If you've been feeling like you're behind, like you should be further along, like everyone else seems to be moving faster than you, this episode is for you. Because today I want to gently offer you a different perspective. One that might feel like relief. What if you're not behind at all? What if you're actually building capacity? Why so many of us feel behind? We live in a world that moves fast. Fast timelines, fast results, fast expectations. We're constantly exposed to other people's milestones, curated success, highlight reels. By this age, you should narratives. And slowly, quietly, this pressure settles in. It tells us you should be doing more. You should be further. You should have figured this out by now. But here's the truth: that pressure has nothing to do with wisdom, alignment, or real growth. It has everything to do with conditioning. Capacity versus productivity, this is the shift. Let's pause here because this is important. Productivity is about output. Capacity is about what your nervous system can hold. Productivity asks, how much can you do? Capacity asks, how present, regulated, and grounded can you be while doing it. And here's what no one talks about enough. When your life is expanding internally, it often looks like slowing down on the outside. That doesn't mean you're stuck, it means your system is recalibrating. You're learning how to hold more emotionally, mentally, energetically, without burning out. That is growth. Signs, you're actually building capacity. Let me name a few things and see what resonates. You might be building capacity if you pause before reacting. You're more aware of your emotions. You say no more often, or at least want to. Old ways of living no longer fit. Rest feels necessary even if uncomfortable. If any of this sounds familiar, I want you to hear this clearly. Nothing is wrong with you. Your system is learning a new rhythm. The importance of integration. Growth doesn't happen only in motion, it happens in integration. Integration is the space where lessons settle, where awareness becomes embodied, where wisdom replaces urgency. We don't talk enough about this pause, but it's essential. Stillness is not stagnation. Rest is not regression. Slowing down is not falling behind. Sometimes it's the most intelligent thing you can do. I want to talk about gentle practices to support capacity building. If you're in this season, here are a few ways to support yourself gently. Ask yourself, what can I realistically hold right now? Choose fewer commitments with more presence. Rest without needing to earn it. Regulate before you decide. Let your nervous system lead, not the timeline. These are not small things, they are foundational. Before you go, I created a free worksheet to help you take everything we talked about today even deeper. It's called You're Not Behind, Your Building Capacity, a Mindfully Recharged Reflection Guide. And inside you'll find a quick assessment, grounding tools, daily practices, and a space to set your personal commitment for the year. If you want it, just head to the link in the show notes and enter your email. Download it, use it, share it, and let it support you as you step into 2026 grounded, intentional, and fully in your power. Thank you for being here with me. Until next time, stay grounded, stay present, and stay true to yourself.

Thank you for joining me today on Mindfully Recharge. I hope this episode has inspired you to continue exploring ways to recharge your mind, body, and spirit. Remember, the journey to a more mindful and fulfilling life is a continuous one and I am here to support you every step of the way. As I wrap up today's episode, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on your preferred platform. So you, my friend, never miss on any of the episodes. Be sure to also rate and review it to help others find their way to a more mindful recharged life. If you have any questions, suggestions or stories to share with me, please connect with me on my social media platforms or social media channels and visit our website www.mariana Thomas Forward slash podcast. I would love to hear from you and who knows, your story may just give you future on the podcast. Join me next time as we continue to dig into the world of mindfulness, personal growth, and self-care. Until then, take care of yourself and stay present and keep recharging your mind.