Slow living, also conceived as developing a deeper sense of awareness about daily tasks, their impact on the overall flow of life, and how that also intertwines with the environment. How welcoming societal culture can be about these practices, and the definition of holistic goals such as longevity, sustainability, and low impact are all factors that are being promoted as an easy and attainable way to secure a better sense of internal and external balance and well-being.
It’s about taking the time to experience life deeply, instead of trying to schedule as many activities as possible in one same agenda. Repairing over obsessive replacing. Taking care of spending resources on distractions. And so we’re taking a quick dive into it as a part of our lifestyle series.
The art of slow living
Theoretically speaking, slow living refers to the habit of living at a slower pace compared to what is considered normal in the western and capitalistic society.
This can translate into scheduling resting over chasing complex entertainment activities, as well as researching your local producers and artisans, over mindlessly purchasing food and tools from supermarkets and big chains.
Different advantages for different scenarios
From a personal perspective, slow living has been turned into a priority argument as an additional instrument to achieve and maintain health. As the society becomes faster, the human must adapt by establishing healthy boundaries.
From an economic and financial point of view, businesses and providers are being included in the framework via newly refueled demands from the market in terms of sustainability and transparency.
Guarantees of quality and durability are the new badge you might want to collect to connect with your perfect community of returning customers. And the best part of it all is that the science of it can be found more in history than in hypothetical future, to a point, as the practices involve a lot of recuperating old knowledge, and applying it to modern necessities and venues.
Fast-paced tools to establish slow-living connections
How can you enter the world of slow living?
You already did, in a sense.
The simple act of taking the time to inquire about slower ways to implement your life is the perfect initiation to the establishment of new daily practices.
Let us go further and include a short list of tips and options that one can apply:
- Join a class/movement: One popular example comes the KonMari method of “spark joy-sparks joy not”, that fully falls into this analysis, as it is based on the idea of conscious de-cluttering as a way to directly access increased peace. Being a part of something that happens recurrently will increase your sense of accountability. Just make sure you apply to a program that directly suits your needs.
- Use social media to discover direct information in your area: As platforms and global networks grow (discover more sustainable networks: Slow Life Network, Sustainability in Your Community, and Sustainable Development are 3 possible addresses), social media still represent an important bridge between curious audience and local entities. Facebook groups, as well as What’s App group chats (pro tip: access Facebook groups in order to enter the What’s App groups) can both help you discover events, gatherings and secret gems all around the globe. A particularly recommended novelty is Spinnr, the mental health friendly social media that allows you to exchange about specific topics, and even open forums in your area (find more about it here).
- Spend more time in nature: Reconnexion with self is the collateral advantage of consciously and regularly taking some time off from the constant feed of information. Is a new purchase that much more valuable than an afternoon well spent under the sun, perhaps learning how to cook something new?
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Asia Fioravera is a freelance writer, copywriter, content creator, and artist specializing in sustainability, holistic health, spirituality, sustainability, eco living, arts and culture, music, and cognitive psychology. For more articles by Asia Gabriella Fioravera, click here!
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