Take time out 1 Take time out 1 Part of living more slowly does involve doing less so you can live more. But don’t panic – we’re not suggesting you down tools, up sticks and start living off the grid. This action plan is all about making the slow life work in real life, starting with becoming less busy in a realistic way. Discover how to take “time out” in a way that matches your lifestyle, this week.
Eat slowly 2 Eat slowly 2 And by slow, we don’t simply mean the speed at which you eat – although declaring a go-slow at meal-times is certainly key! We mean choosing food that’s “good, clean and fair” as outlined by the official Slow Food movement . Find out how to do it, and why it makes such a difference when you do.
Unplug and reconnect 3 Unplug and reconnect 3 Far from adding something else to your already overloaded to-do list, unplugging from your tech habits and making meaningful connections with those around you instead can genuinely help when your mission is to take some pace off your lifestyle. Use this week to learn why and how to get started.
Make meditation a habit 4 Make meditation a habit 4 Let’s be honest, even slow living experts can’t eradicate “busy” from their lives completely. And the good news is, when you know how to meditate, you don’t have to – it can help restore a sense of calm in as little as a few minutes. In this final week, discover how easy it can be to introduce some meditative moments into your lifestyle – moments that’ll stick for good.