Shrinking—When Life Feels Smaller: a 1½-minute video with Mary Beth Luedtke
Things feel different lately. You’re not as social and you don’t want to say yes as much. Life feels smaller.
This isn’t a problem—it might be a turning point.
If you’re in that in-between space, where life feels like it’s shifting in quiet ways, this short video from Mary Beth Luedtke is for you.
When Life Feels Smaller
There comes a time when life feels smaller—not in a dramatic way, but in quiet shifts that are easy to overlook. You say no to big gatherings, not out of fear, but because the noise feels like too much. You leave events earlier than you used to. The idea of a packed calendar isn’t exciting—it’s exhausting.
You might find yourself drawn to quieter things: reading on the porch instead of going out, spending an afternoon gardening, or lingering longer in conversations that feel deep and real. Crowds feel overstimulating. Small talk feels hollow. A weekend alone no longer feels lonely; it feels like a gift.
These Shifts Can Feel Puzzling, Even Guilt-Inducing
It’s common to feel confused or even guilty when these changes begin. You might wonder if you’re withdrawing too much, or if you’re losing your edge. Friends may comment on your absence. You might catch yourself wondering: What’s happening to me?
But these shifts aren’t signs of something wrong. They’re signs of refinement. Your inner world is asking for something more meaningful, more aligned.
This Isn’t Disappearing, It’s Deepening
When life feels smaller, it’s often because you’re becoming more selective about what fills your time and energy. You’re choosing depth over breadth, quiet over noise, presence over performance. This narrowing isn’t collapse—it’s clarity.
At BEing There Counseling, we understand that these changes aren’t random; they are meaningful milestones. When life feels smaller, it often signals a readiness to live more consciously, with greater alignment and intention. Our skilled therapist can help you recognize what’s shifting, clarify what you’re being drawn toward, and guide you as you make choices that reflect who you’re becoming.
Learn More About Mary Beth
Mary Beth’s approach to therapy is grounded in lived experience, not just theory. Her insights—shaped by real-world challenges like building a career, marriage, and parenting—help clients create meaningful, lasting change.
