{"id":4397,"date":"2022-06-06T07:08:31","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T11:08:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miaminewsnetwork.com\/?p=4397"},"modified":"2022-06-06T07:08:32","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T11:08:32","slug":"how-to-start-a-slow-living-lifestyle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/miaminewsnetwork.com\/?p=4397","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO START A SLOW LIVING LIFESTYLE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>During the pandemic, millions of people realized that their busy, fast-paced lifestyle wasn\u2019t what they expected. Many of them left their jobs to find a distinct quality of life and achieve their personal well-being, giving rise to the social phenomenon that is known as Great Resignation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People are increasingly looking for something different in their lives, specifically a slower and more satisfying approach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Google, in 2020 the views of videos with \u201cslow living\u201d in the title increased by 4 times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And 4.8 million Instagram posts use the hashtag <strong>#slowliving<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Slow living <\/strong>is definitely the new fast-growing consumer trend, in response to a need for a more peaceful, relaxed lifestyle.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Growing Importance of Time&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know what is BUSYNESS?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s not a writing mistake.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BUSYNESS is a concept that incorporates the word \u201cbusy\u201d into the generic term \u201cbusiness\u201d and indicates the current characteristic of a fast-paced modern life, particularly our work life.&nbsp;<br>\u201cWe are on busyness\u201d could be a different, but I think more illustrative, way to express similar concepts: time-starved, time-poor, time scarcity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How many times have you wondered, \u201cI don\u2019t have enough time today\u201d, or \u201cI\u2019m running out of time\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And how many times do you feel \u201cpressed for time\u201d?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But unfortunately, our time hasn\u2019t changed. There are still 24 hours a day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We always need more time; we are always busy with something. \u202f &nbsp;<br>And that inclination to take life faster and faster can cause stress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what\u2019s going on? Because the average time we spend working hasn\u2019t increased in recent years indeed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are we busier than ever before? &nbsp;<br>Or more plausibly, we just <em>feel<\/em> busier?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of whether we are or feel so busy these days, the fact is that <strong>busyness<\/strong> is a reality that affects not only work but also our entire life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what is the antidote to<strong> <\/strong>this conflicting relationship with time?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slow Living Lifestyle&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use better your time with a <strong>slow living lifestyle<\/strong>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More and more people learn that <strong>more <\/strong><strong><em>does <\/em><\/strong><strong>not<\/strong><strong> equal better<\/strong>. And, <strong>busy <\/strong><strong><em>does <\/em><\/strong><strong>not equal important.<\/strong> &nbsp;<br><em>Busyness<\/em> in their life could not be a status symbol of a successful life forever.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have different approaches to a<strong> slow living <\/strong>definition:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 It is a life philosophy, a state of mind and being, a reflective approach to your daily life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 It is nourishing, savoring the minutes instead of counting them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 It is taking a long-term view of your own life and the world around you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 It is about well-being and doing everything as well as possible instead of as fast as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 It is a connection with yourself, those around you, and the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Not always faster is better!<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But we have to specify something:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. \u202f \u202f \u202f Slow living is not doing everything as slowly as possible&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slow living isn\u2019t about losing time by going slowly; it\u2019s about gaining time by doing the things that are most important to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. \u202f \u202f \u202f \u202fSlow living means not only simple living&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple living, also known as<em> minimalism<\/em>, is a lifestyle that invites you to hold only what supports a meaningful life and let go of the rest. &nbsp;<br>Instead, slow living means better use of <em>time<\/em>. &nbsp;<br>But it can happen that some people decide to take the best of both worlds and live slowly <em>and<\/em> simply.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3.\u202f \u202f \u202f \u202f Slow living is not about doing and being less&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While slow living eliminates the nonessentials from your life, the intent is to free up time so you can <em>be<\/em> more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. \u202f Slow living is not anti-technology&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to get started with a slow living lifestyle&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Understand<\/strong><strong><em> busyness<\/em><\/strong><strong> and recognize that is a choice<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The concept of Busyness is mainly in your mind, in how you think about your life.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means slow living is a lifestyle <em>choice<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Define what is most important to you, not to others<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Do what is important to you, without following what is meaningful to others. &nbsp;<br>Let FOMO (Fear of missing out), the emotional response to the belief that other people are living better, or more important opportunities are being missed, out of your life. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Set your priorities and say no to everything that is nonessential<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t try to do everything.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set your priorities and stay focused on making them a reality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you can say \u201cno\u201d to things that are nonessential, you can say \u201cyes\u201d to the ones that matter most to you. &nbsp;<br>You will eliminate \u201cI\u2019m so busy!\u201d and \u201cI\u2019m too busy!\u201d from your vocabulary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Create space and margin in your day<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Be present. Leave your free time as free time. Make the choice that involves your whole family.&nbsp;<br>A tip: Take the time to cook and sit down for meals. Have one meal a day with the whole family. It can become a great marker for being \u201coff\u201d from work and shifting into family mode.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Connect with nature<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Try to find inspiration in the slow living community<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose a place to live where you can connect to a slow living community.&nbsp;<br>Your home is your shelter, your haven, the site where you recharge yourself.&nbsp;<br>Being immersed in a community that shares these same ideals can be very inspirational.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Experience your Slow Living Lifestyle with Cardinal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The way we choose the house where to live will affect our future lifestyle.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tulum, the fast-growing town in the Mexican Caribbean Riviera Maya, is the ideal location where to start a slow living lifestyle.&nbsp;<br>Tulum is the top destination for wellness real estate. Its beaches, biodiversity, Mayan culture, its atmosphere, everything contributes to making Tulum one of the best relaxing locations in the world to reconnect with nature and your inner self.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardinal, the new real estate development in the Aldea Zama zone of Tulum, makes <strong>slow living<\/strong> its key feature.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its architectural structure and its amenities offer its residents a powerful set of slow-centric values and an occasion to re-evaluate how they can enrich their life through this wonderful experience.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking for:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 Something that shows you what your life has the potential to be?\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 A more immersive and nourishing experience?\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 A life choice that brings harmony with themselves, those around you, and the world?\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 A place to get back to your roots, connect with nature, and explore hobbies, rituals, activities, and behaviors from which you think you&#8217;re turning away?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardinal can give you all this\u2026 and more!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For a slow living full experience!<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start your new life at Cardinal<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicagoweeklynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8288\" width=\"182\" height=\"182\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the pandemic, millions of people realized that their busy, fast-paced lifestyle wasn\u2019t what they expected. 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