Unwind and Embrace the Art of Slow Living

Get out of the fast lane!

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Are the constant demands of life crushing your soul?

Consider joining the slow living movement. What is it? Slow Living is a way of life that’s all about being present, intentional, and fulfilled.

According to Exploding Topics, the hashtag “slowlife” now appears in 5.5 million posts on Instagram and 555 million views on TikTok.

Where Did the Slow Living Concept Come from?

The slow living movement stems from the slow food movement, a movement that began in Italy in the 1980s as a backlash against fast food culture. The founders of the movement believed that food should be enjoyed, not just eaten, and should be prepared and consumed with care and attention. From there, the slow movement has expanded to various aspects of life, including fashion, travel, and even work.

Giving Slow Living A try

One Saturday, as I stood slowly dying waiting in a hectic food prep line at Chipotle, my gym bag digging into my shoulder, cell phone in hand, I decided I would try slow living.

I started small, agreeing to sprinkle a slower mindset into my daily life. I followed some, not all of these…