Since the early 2000s, partaking in some form of wellness has become mainstream.
In a not-so-ironic turn of events, the very thing that encourages mindless scrolling promotes bettering our life.
Stephanie Land ofThe New York Timescalls it “a virtue only when it’s a choice.”
What is ‘slow living’?
From there, it reached other factors of life like fitness, gardening, and interiors.
On its website, Slow Living LDN lays out the principles of slow living, categorized into four sections.
This usually consists of reading, journaling, or meditation.
Creativity that pulls you away from screens and hectic life and centers you is the goal of these practices.
The inaccessibility of a slow lifestyle
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Fast fashion exists for people who can’t afford anything else.
Although slow living is characterized by ideals rather than design principles, the practice is aestheticized onTikTok.
However, focusing on community and personal growth, whenever possible, should be adopted by everyone.
