The Art Of Slow Living
As the world gathers speed, I think slow living should make a comeback.
Slow Living is a movement where people decide to live a more balanced, meaningful life through slowing things down and appreciating both the world around them and what they have.
Some people define Slow Living as simply making more time for self-care. Others define it as stepping away from ‘traditional’ goals – such as full-time employment or mainstream schooling – in pursuit of a slower lifestyle.
However you choose to define Slow Living, there are some core principles that tie it together. For example, breathing, self-care, and prioritising relationships.
Now is the time to take a moment and really embrace the movement of Slow Living especially now when the world feels chaotic and we are always connected to devices but very disconnected.
One of the philosophies I love of the Slow Living movement is the idea of voluntary simplicity, where you can choose to remove the excess from your life to enjoy things more. For me it means decluttering things that no longer bring me joy snf drain my energy.
When I discovered that there’s even a Slow Food Movement that promotes traditional cooking, I knew I wanted to experience that. I found it to be an excellent way to practice mindfulness.
While it’s not always easy to step back from our commitments, it’s still important to have alone time peppered throughout your life. Alone time is healthy for your mind.
Alone time also lets me refresh, and gives me time to reflect, brainstorm or work on personal goals.
A recurring theme throughout all Slow Living principles is spending less time tethered to digital devices – be that your phone, television or computer.
Taking regular digital detoxes often forces you to slow down – to nap instead of scrolling the internet or watch the clouds instead of checking your emails.
If I can borrow just one tip from the Slow Living movement, it’s to ‘disconnect to reconnect’ – to nature, yourself, your surroundings – as often as you can. Your mind and body will likely thank you for it.
If you’d like to learn how to really slow down, don’t hesitate to reach out 😌
