Ways to Embrace A Slow-Paced Life

Simply + Fiercely

Sometimes, life just feels overwhelming. Whether it’s a pile of dirty laundry, a long list of unread emails, a sick child, or an ever-growing workload, our minds enter panic mode, and we think we can’t cope.

Harvard professors, Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey, blame the complexity of modern life on leaving many of us “in over our heads”.

But there’s a solution to the overwhelm, and it’s as simple as pouring yourself a glass of water—a slow-paced life.

Pleasant smells and relaxing sounds reconnect us to our bodies. So take the time to transform everyday routines into mindful moments, and you’ll rediscover the beauty of life.

INTRODUCE SIMPLE YET POWERFUL RITUALS

Writing down your thoughts by journaling is a great way to tap into your inner mind. It is as if you were pulling thoughts out of your subconscious mind and out into the real world.

WRITE IT ALL OUT

Less stuff leads to less stress and worries about things getting damaged, less anxiety-inducing clutter, less cleaning, less money spent, more funds for travel, more space for dreaming and roaming about, and so much more.

DECLUTTER YOUR PHYSICAL WORLD

If you know that a slow weekend may do wonders for your well-being, don’t be scared to say ‘no’ to invitations. Finding time and balance to live a slow-paced life requires making choices.

SAY NO + SCHEDULE LESS

One way is to delegate. If you have friends or family you can turn to, then don’t be ashamed to ask for help with an overflow of tasks. If you’re on your own, assign a small budget to outsource help.

SHORTEN YOUR MENTAL ‘TO-DO’ LIST

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