The Grounded Power Era: Slowing Down Isn’t Sexy, But It’ll Save You

RACHEL LAFORCE
Aug 14
3 min read

Let’s get one thing out of the way: slowing down is not glamorous. No one’s giving you a trophy for lighting a match and sitting in silence for two minutes while your nervous system screams like it’s late for a meeting. There’s no awards show for “most consistent self-check-ins.” You don’t trend on TikTok for eating on time or feeling your feelings.

But real talk? That’s the work. That’s how you enter your personal power era.

Not the Pinterest version. Not the “hot girl walking my goals into the new moon” version. The actual version - where you finally stop abandoning yourself, set real boundaries, and build a life that doesn’t require a recovery period every week.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it louder for the people in the back: you can’t just vibe your way into wholeness. You have to practice the version of you that you say you’re becoming.

And the world will give you 10,000 reasons not to. That’s why this episode (and this post) is an invitation back to your embodied self - the version of you that knows how to self-regulate, make empowered choices, and doesn’t need to over-explain why she’s ordering food first before she passes out at brunch.

Integration > Inspiration

Look, I love a big vision board moment. But if you can’t sit in your body and hold peace for two minutes, you’re not ready for the upgrade you’re calling in. Why? Because if you don’t practice feeling grounded, safe, and worthy now - you won’t suddenly feel it when the dream arrives. You’ll be the same dysregulated human with a new job title, relationship, or bank account.

And that’s how people burn out inside their breakthroughs.

My Personal Power Practices (aka “How I Don’t Lose My Mind”)

This isn’t aspirational wellness. This is survival, baby. Here’s what I actually do:

2–3 minute “feeling” practice: I sit, I breathe, I ask what feeling I’m chasing (not the thing - the feeling), and I try to feel it now. That’s it. Every day. Boring. Powerful. Works.
The 50-minute candle rule: I light a mini candle and do nothing anyone else wants from me until it burns down. No phone. No productivity. Just checking in with me.
Snack every two hours: Yes, like a toddler. Yes, it’s changed my life. No, I don’t care if it’s inconvenient. Your power starts with feeding yourself, literally.
Say no without explanation: If it’s not aligned, it’s a no. If I’m depleted, it’s a no. If I’m unsure, it’s a no. Practice makes powerful.

Grounding Is the New Rebellion

In a world built on confusion, urgency, and overconsumption - slowing down and listening to yourself is the ultimate rebellion.

The culture wants you tired, confused, and hungry. Why? Because regulated, clear people are harder to manipulate. So if you want to reclaim your energy, your clarity, your capacity to make a damn decision - you’ve gotta ground. And not just once. Over and over again.

This is how we shift from high-functioning chaos to actual personal power. This is your evolution era.

5 Power Takeaways:

Slowing down doesn’t mean doing less - it means hearing yourself more clearly.
Grounding isn’t a luxury. It’s the foundation of your expansion.
Practicing your future self is the only way to become her.
Real power is hearing what you need - and actually doing it.
If it doesn’t support your nervous system, it’s not sustainable.