Finding Your Center: Defining Your Values for Slow Living

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The world is constantly pushing us to go faster, be more productive, accumulate more. The constant pressure to “go, go, go” left me feeling burnt out and disconnected from myself and others.

I was caught in the hamster wheel of busyness, accumulating possessions without feeling any real joy. Two years ago, I decided to break free.

Inspired by the concept of slow living (explored further in my article “How to Find Joy in Every Day”), I embarked on a journey to define my own values and build a life filled with intention and purpose.

How to Find Joy in the Everyday.

Why Values Matter:

Knowing your values acts as an internal compass, guiding your choices and shaping your experiences. It allows you to distinguish between what’s truly important and what’s simply noise. In the context of slow living, this becomes crucial.

Defining Your Slow Living Values:

Here are some prompts to help you discover your slow living values:

• What brings me joy and peace? (e.g., spending time…