28 Jul It Is Okay to Slow Down. Here’s What Slow Living Means
There’s a reason behind why the phrase “take it slow” is still sound advice. Sometimes being still and deliberate is better than being active and busy.
There is a growing interest in the concept of a slow living lifestyle. It is usually described as living life at a “leisurely pace” while choosing one’s engagement more decisively and consciously.
With the daily demands of life, scheduling a “slow living” day might be beneficial to your health.
Some of the health benefits of practicing slow living include:
- Lowering your stress levels
- Decreasing blood pressure
- Being more engaged in conversations
- Increasing awareness of your surroundings and how your body moves
- Improved concentration and attentiveness
- Less forgetfulness
- Being more empathetic
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How to Practice Slow Living?
No matter how your schedule looks like, there is a way to squeeze in a bit of slowness into your day. The changes you implement do not have to be sudden.
Here are some things you can try to live your days slower and more intentional:
- Schedule breaks that are meant for you alone
- Avoid scheduling everything in a day
- Spend 15 to 20 minutes doing nothing
- Take a mindful walk
- Engage in your routine and avoid doing it in autopilot mode
- Set boundaries
- Take deep breaths
- Get interested in a new hobby
Sometimes all it takes to create a better day is to spend it unhurried. Experience life to a fuller extent instead of just trying to accomplish one thing after the other.
Be more in tune with your body and listen to what it needs to feel safer and healthier.
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