When was the last time your nervous system thanked you and relaxed for a bit?
Or life feels like a 24/7 hustle job.
While everything around us tells us hustle is significant for a successful life, nature tells you to take time to relax too.
But what is a successful life, and why are we so willing to burn out our brains for it?
You’ve probably heard the same repeated idea that to be successful, you have to give up everything, your sleep, mental and physical health, and your relationships, too, just to be called dedicated and productive.
That’s all lame talk, or you are in the wrong place.
If you think working nonstop will make you more valuable and you will be successful, then my friend, you are in the wrong place.
What is the secret to a successful and happy life? Stay tuned and let’s find out in this article.
What is slow living? Lazy or living more fully?
Living in your present moment. Where it feels peaceful and not rushed.
What are you doing in your normal life? Trying to do everything quickly, rushing from one goal, event, or purchase to the next. Slow living is the opposite of that.
It means slowing down, doing fewer things, and giving your time and energy to what matters most.
Let’s put it in this way: visualize you have to arrange 2 meetings today, but you are scheduling 4 meetings, trying to make the most of every hour, which means you are rushing it.
This will let you be drained.
Slow living is all about living with purpose, not pressure. You will have to let go of late-night workouts and replace them with ease, less stress, and more meaning to life.
Believe me, all the late-night workouts and corporate burnout will not help you in any way.
Are You A Highly Sensitive Person?
Do you often feel deeply affected by your surroundings, and a highly sensitive person?
If yes, then you might feel you get tired and burned out more easily than others. You will always be in a rush and are trying to do too much.
You will then have to step away from the constant busyness and pressure to always be doing something. For you, slow living is a must. It will help you in the following:
- You will have fewer distractions, you will take care of your emotional health more, and manage stress better.
- As a highly sensitive person, you need rest, and slow living will allow you to have rest and space to process your thoughts without feeling rushed.
- Slow living will reduce the noise and clutter, and will help to avoid overwhelm, and you will feel calmer.
- You will have stronger and more meaningful connections.
- You will declutter your space, which means a reduction in stress and decision fatigue, with a clearer mind.
How Can You Live A Slow Life?
If you’re a stressed soul and want to live a simple life, it doesn’t matter where you live, in a city or the countryside, just follow these simple rules:
- Say Bye-Bye To Chaotic Life
Not saying give up on disciplining yourself.
It is time to say goodbye to that chaotic life where you get up, get dressed for work, and go from one meeting to the next. Same boring work role. Sounds familiar?
Now we enjoy doing things with our own hands, all thanks to the Pandemic. Before the pandemic, spending an afternoon knitting or journaling with music in the background felt like a luxury we didn’t have time for, didn’t it?
Life has gotten busy again. We are in dire need to make a conscious effort to keep that slow pace in some parts of our lives, just like we did during the COVID period.
You don’t need a hard and fast rule, you can do it by baking bread, doing puzzles, or knitting.
This time, it should not be because you are stuck at home, but because slowing down helps you to relax, think clearly, and feel more at peace.
- Gentle Daily Rhythms
We will cheer you on if you make your morning long, calmer, and relaxed in this fast-paced world.
Now, of course, you will not make a habit, as we can’t always go slow. Life is busy, and we can’t always do things at our own pace. But we can make choices to support a slower lifestyle.
For example, take a long shower, prepare your breakfast table, enjoy a fresh cup of coffee, do journaling, or call your loved ones. You will be calmer and content.
It takes some time, and you will get used to this slower pace and ultimately will enjoy it. But the only thing that matters is to take out time. Your happy days will only start when you take time from your busy life.
- Let Go Of Extra
Now, there is a notion going on ‘Say No’ to everything that does not get validation from your inside, that means no to everything that you dislike and someone forces you to do it.
Similarly, you would have to let go of the extra. Everything that feels urgent, every task, deadline, and meeting. You might be thinking it is very important, but believe me, it is not as it seems.
This is just hustle culture that has tricked us into thinking we have to stay busy.
Wrapping Up
Slow living is all about creating a life filled with more intention, less stress, and deeper meaning. If you embrace a slower pace, you will focus more on what truly matters: your health, relationships, and personal well-being.
So, what’s stopping you from slowing down? What’s making your life feel so rushed? Start small by adding one habit a day, just like cutting back on unnecessary commitments, or simply enjoying a quiet cup of coffee.
