bookmark_borderWhat is Slow Living? & How to Adopt This Lifestyle

Hey earth muffins! Sustainable living has been on the rise (thank goodness!), but I’ve also been seeing a trend towards slow living as well. You might be asking yourself, what is slow living anyways? Curiously enough, eco-friendly lifestyles go hand-in-hand with “slow” onesโ€ฆ So let’s jump into the basics of slow living!

What is Slow Living?

There are numerous definitions of “living slow”, which can be different depending on who you talk to. Wikipedia defines it as “a lifestyle which encourages a slower approach to aspects of everyday life, involving completing tasks at a leisurely pace”. Basically, exactly what it sounds like: living slow. Other synonyms for this style of living include: intentional living, holistic living, conscious living, and mindful living.

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bookmark_borderEasy Ways to Get Connected to Nature This Summer

Hey earth muffins! If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen that I recently read the book The Nature Fix by Florence Williams. This book was great, as it lays out facts on why nature is good for you in all ways… And I definitely have to agree! Spending even 5 minutes with Mother Nature always improves my mood. Now that the months are getting warmer, here are my suggestions on how you too can get connected to nature this summer. ๐ŸŒฒ

Hike

Growing up on the East Coast, I went hiking a lot when I was younger. I live in Michigan now which does have some hiking, just not super gorgeous trails like I was used to. The Upper Peninsula has more mountains than the area I live; but, there are still flat trails all over the place here. I encourage you all to see what hikes are in your area! You might be surprised at how many forests, nature preserves, and parks are accessible to hike in.

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