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What is slow living?
You may have heard the term in the media recently. It’s a movement that is quickly gaining in popularity, alongside the minimalist movement. But what does it stand for?
For many, the word “slow” has mostly negative connotations. In today’s fast paced world, it’s all about efficiency, getting things done quicker and living life to the max. Surely you’ll get left behind when you take things more slowly, right?
In this video, I explain how the goal of slow living is to find balance. Slow living is really about doing everything at the right pace. Some things require speed. But other things benefit from taking it slow.
In this video, we will first discuss the basics of slow living: what is it? Then I’ll debunk 3 common slow living myths. Then, I’ll give you 5 slow living for beginners tips. Practical advice to start living slowly yourself, today.
Let me know in the comments below: what does slow living mean to you?
0:00 – Introduction
1:11 – What Is Slow Living?
6:23 – 3 Slow Living Myths
12:46 – How You Can Live More Slowly (5 Tips)
– BOOKS MENTIONED IN VIDEO –
• Carl Honoré – In Praise of Slowness: https://a.co/d/59BuZJp
• Carrie Fisher – Postcards from the Edge: https://a.co/d/bh1FEuR
• Bronnie Ware – Top Five Regrets of the Dying: https://a.co/d/02EThBQ
• Chris Bailey – Hyperfocus: https://a.co/d/9d6WP0r
– LINKS –
📚 Interesting books to read:
• Stoicism For Beginners: https://a.co/d/hPU8GTX
• Minimalism 101: https://a.co/d/bJkA6Lt
• Declutter Your Life: https://a.co/d/carqttB
DISCLAIMER: Some of the links are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a commission, at no cost to you.
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What is slow living?
You may have heard the term in the media recently. It’s a movement that is quickly gaining in popularity, alongside the minimalist movement. But what does it stand for?
For many, the word “slow” has mostly negative connotations. In today’s fast paced world, it’s all about efficiency, getting things done quicker and living life to the max. Surely you’ll get left behind when you take things more slowly, right?
In this video, I explain how the goal of slow living is to find balance. Slow living is really about doing everything at the right pace. Some things require speed. But other things benefit from taking it slow.
In this video, we will first discuss the basics of slow living: what is it? Then I’ll debunk 3 common slow living myths. Then, I’ll give you 5 slow living for beginners tips. Practical advice to start living slowly yourself, today.
Let me know in the comments below: what does slow living mean to you?
0:00 – Introduction
1:11 – What Is Slow Living?
6:23 – 3 Slow Living Myths
12:46 – How You Can Live More Slowly (5 Tips)
– BOOKS MENTIONED IN VIDEO –
• Carl Honoré – In Praise of Slowness: https://a.co/d/59BuZJp
• Carrie Fisher – Postcards from the Edge: https://a.co/d/bh1FEuR
• Bronnie Ware – Top Five Regrets of the Dying: https://a.co/d/02EThBQ
• Chris Bailey – Hyperfocus: https://a.co/d/9d6WP0r
– LINKS –
📚 Interesting books to read:
• Stoicism For Beginners: https://a.co/d/hPU8GTX
• Minimalism 101: https://a.co/d/bJkA6Lt
• Declutter Your Life: https://a.co/d/carqttB
DISCLAIMER: Some of the links are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a commission, at no cost to you.
