If you've been searching for a way to take a step back from the daily grind, this minimalist lifestyle approach is for you.
Information, news, and conversations travel faster than ever. The expectation is that people will be connected continuously, every day of the week. The faster things get, the more we want them to slow down, and that's why slow living is important.
The idea of slow living is to take things slower, so you can focus on what brings you joy and do more of it. Living in a slow manner is intentional. You can do this by getting rid of a lot of things, simplifying and letting go of what does not serve you.
There is more to minimalism than just letting go of stuff. Getting rid of physical clutter might be your first priority, but applying minimalism as a tool means simplifying other areas as well. Non-physical factors such as unproductive habits, stress, negative relationships, and a packed schedule of commitments are also considered.
When it comes to becoming more in tune with what's important to you, minimalism is a way of thinking. Simplifying or minimalism are the first steps to embracing slow living in practice.
Downshifting is a good way to start slowing down. You can also use minimalism as a stepping stone towards slow living if you're already into it. In order to embrace a slower, more enjoyable way of living, you need to begin with your mindset. You need to start awakening to the present moment.
When we slow down a little, we can take the time to be in the moment and increase our sense of wellbeing. Almost anything in life can be slowed down. Considering the future of each item we purchase before we make a purchase is a vital part of slow fashion so we can think more carefully about the clothes we wear. Slow travel keeps us off the beaten track, really engaging with a place rather than just the guidebook.
Slow living isn’t for everyone, But it is something that many people are starting to do because they too are realizing that our life here is short lived. I hope you start thinking about what your life is looking like right now and how much more time you can have by simplifying.