Obviously the opposite of fast living, the concept of slow life is to trade the crazy pace of daily life for quality time for our family and ourselves, the goal being to reach a greater quality of life. In short, the key is to slow down personally and professionally while becoming more effective and improving our social life. You may think the idea is unrealistic, but it's only a matter of balance. Follow these tips and learn to be a slow life expert.
Organize your to-do list and priorities
First, forget about endless to-do lists that only add frustration to your feeling of failure. The good practice is to give yourself realistic objectives on the personal and professional plans, while marking three priorities to focus on each day. And don't forget to take time for yourself daily.
Revitalize yourself in nature
Being in regular contact with nature contributes to reestablishing inner balance. Whether it's daily breaks, a getaway over the weekend or ecological tourism, nature soothes both the body and the mind. This is a perfect match with the ambitions of slow life enthusiasts.
Introduce slow food at home
This isn't just about what you eat and how you eat it. Slow food revisits the entire culinary process as a way to improve our connection to our body and others. We're more conscious of the environment by consuming better and more responsibly, we think of our family by creating happy moments in the kitchen as well as around the table. We think of ourselves, of course, and learn to heed the needs of our body.
Do a digital detox
You feel like there's never enough time? That's in part because of the screens in your life that consume a lot, or rather the power you give to them. Here's a challenge for you as an apprentice of the art of slow living: spend a whole evening with friends without cell phones or tablets, and a weekend hiking with your family with only a non-connected camera. The objective is to fully enjoy the present.
Be attentive to yourself and to others
At the risk of being repetitive, it is essential to take the time to do things to embrace slow living. Reconnecting your spirit and your body through meditation and breathing exercises, for instance. It is also very important to reconnect with the people around you. Being attentive to others without systematically looking to give an opinion or judge.
Declutter your house
Living in a clean and tidy house increases your feeling of well-being and allows you to rest better and keep healthy. To avoid spending hours cleaning the house every week, it's a great idea to remove unnecessary furniture and objects. Go for a minimalist style including plants.
If you took the time to read this article, you're on the right path! ;)
