As 2025 well and truly enters its final phase, we've spent a lot of time thinking. This time of year is so fun and so jolly. But, it can also be a time when stopping and slowing down seems practically impossible. The consequence of going on and on and on for so long, however, is the potential of starting 2026 tired and misaligned with your goals.
This isn't just a yearly thing either. The consequence of not taking time for yourself on a Sunday, for example, is a dreary week. The consequence of not taking a break after work is an unsettled evening. The scale may be smaller and the results less extreme, but the treatment is the same; it's about learning to pause and find stillness, even when you don't feel like there is time for it. Because trust us, there is time! You just need to know where to find it.
Firstly - What Is Stillness?
Stillness is different for everyone, but generally, it is the act of pausing, switching off and taking a break, even for a few moments. It requires you to shut down for a moment and stop thinking about those things that can make you feel angsty and edgy during your day-to-day.
For some, it's meditation. For others, it's putting on their favourite song, closing their eyes and humming to the melody. We recommend finding something you can do no matter where you are, be it at work or at the beach.
Regardless of how you choose to feel still, it should be an act that helps you feel grounded, calm and back in control of it all.
How To Find Stillness Throughout Your Everyday
Stillness doesn't need to involve a yoga mat and an entire hour. It can be something that you engage with for a few minutes when the moment allows it. When you make little moments each day, you will quickly find that stillness is something you can implement in your life without issue.
Find some of our favourite methods below.
Put your phone on aeroplane mode
We've become a society where our phones are never too far away from us. With the constant pings and notifications, it can be hard to switch off the brain and take a breath. Why not lend yourself the chance to take a break from the digital wave time and time again? Instead of listening to every alert and checking your phone instantly (because the messages aren't going anywhere), take the time yourself to enjoy the world around you. Yes, even if you're at work. Having time to breathe without your phone allows you the opportunity to focus on one thing at a time, rather than task switching, which can be a likely culprit of burnout.
Tension release body scan
It can be so easy to tighten your jaw or stiffen your back without realising. Make time each day to take note of tension, and give your body the release it is craving. Start from your eyes and work your way down through your body, all the way to your toes. Loosen anything that feels tight, drop your shoulders, roll out your wrists and loosen your ankles.
Even a 5-minute release before your lunch break can become a healthy habit that allows you to feel more still and grounded each day. Don't just save it for a pre-lunch break pause, either! A tension release body scan before bed can help you fall into a deeper, longer sleep.
Create a relaxing morning ritual.
Before you say that's impossible! We promise, it's not! Even if you're busy packing kids' lunches for school most mornings or you have a long commute to work, you can find time for a powerful ritual. It may just be a cup of matcha latte and your favourite music before everyone else wakes up. Or, it could be a stretch routine. Even easier, it could be writing down your intentions for the day as soon as you wake up! All of these tasks are simple, but when completed without distraction, they can help you decompress and thrive.
Look Outside
There is such a beautiful world just outside your door and just beyond your screen. Enjoy it!
We know! You have work and obligations. But even looking out your window to admire the sky, the birds or what's happening beyond your office can make a powerful difference to your perception of time. It can help slow the moment, make you feel more grounded and allow you to find presence.
When you're not at work or committed, take this further. Don't just look outside; go outside! A walk in the morning or even just your morning brew on the veranda can pull you out of the rush and back into yourself.
These tiny rituals aren’t about doing more. They’re about remembering what’s already there. The air, the light, the movement, the stillness.
Find your stillness
Stillness looks different for everyone. But taking even a few minutes to slow down, whether it’s through breath, movement, or simply looking outside, can help you feel more grounded, more present, and more at ease in your day.
Need help getting started in your stillness routine? A sip of a Jomeis Fine Foods Nutritional Latte can help start or end your day with calmness and serenity, both essential to helping you unwind, reset, and return to yourself. Let it be your gentle cue to pause, breathe, and reconnect.
