Wellness
This literally wires your brain for connection, joy, and pleasure in life.
For some, it means leaving a fast-paced job or moving to the countryside to raise chickens.
Slow living is partially an aesthetic, but its mostly a way of life.
What Is Slow Living?
There are so many unique ways to interpret this definition, too.
On TikTok, creator@jodie.melissaexplainedwhat slow living meansto her.
Shell also go for walks, arrange flowers, and take her time while doing chores.
Instead of agreeing to five after-work activities, you might decide to stay home and read.
And instead of doom-scrolling before bed, you might nestle in with a good book.
This lifestyle also reminds you torethink your prioritiesin life, especially as it relates to overworking andoverspending.
Slow living directlyimpacts your stress levels, nervous system capacity, and overall mental health, says Burris.
At home, Choulet recommends setting boundaries around social media and other loud or over-stimulating hobbies.
The Takeaway
Theres a reason why this trend is so popular on TikTok and beyond.
[As a therapist,] I know the power of slowing down and being intentional.
