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Science has proven that slowing down has loads of advantages – from helping to manage chronic pain to increasing happiness levels and decreasing feelings of stress.
Sloths are mindfulness in action. They’re contemplative, deliberate, relaxed and focused.
Live slow, die whenever is their motto.
Sleep in.
Leave your phone at home.
Opt out.
Make a choice to opt out of the idea that you need to be busy, engaged, connected and productive at all times. It’s just fine to be unproductive every so often. In fact, the sloth philosophy believes it’s essential to good mental health.
Part of slowing down and embracing the sloth philosophy is realising you don’t have to do everything or be all things to everyone. Being busy isn’t a badge of honour if you’re miserable.
‘What’s the rush?’
Take a breath. Vow to do it later. Or tomorrow. If at all. Will anyone or anything suffer if you take that walk first?
A. fun and entertaining; preferably with pictures; maybe some manga
B. silently contemplate the best way to get the thing done
B. green tea and sushi
A. it’s 4:20 somewhere
DOUGLAS ADAMS
LEONARDO DA VINCI
LORD MELBOURNE
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT
EDITH WHARTON
COLETTE
‘To write is the joy and the torment of the idle,’
No matter what kind of slow exercises you choose to do, slow, rhythmic breathing and controlled movements are key. Remind you of anything? Right, sloths. So remember that there’s more than one way to get into shape and improve your health.
Breathing deeply is an important practice to develop because it can reduce stress and lower blood pressure.
