Slow Living

Helena Woods is a creative storyteller, photographer, Youtuber and blogger. Her first love has always been writing, she's been writing stories since the age of 7 and has over 60 journals completed. She's been consistently blogging since 2015 and she currently writes a monthly column for Radiant Life Magazine. She's been a guest on several podcasts such as the Wild + Awake podcast with Bridget Nielsen, Cozy and Connected podcast, Health & Soul and Spiritual Assholes. She resides in France. You can visit helenawoods.com for more on this author.

CHAPTER 1 WHAT IS SLOW LIVING The myths of slow living + productivity How we've been taught to be happy What we've been taught to believe success is We need to define our own success
CHAPTER 2 THE FOUNDATION What we learn from death?your time matters/your life is valuable! Your Core Values
CHAPTER 3 SIMPLICITY Essentialism Boundaries Work + Worth Don't turn your want-tos into have-tos The Energy We Consume: cut back/digital detox (and physical stuff) Silence
Chapter 4 SLOW LIVING HABITS The Importance of Slow Routines: Morning & Evening Routines Stop thinking you need to respond ASAP The importance of time in nature
LEISURE TIME
> Perfection Self-Care & Pampering Ambition while living slowly Efficiency and productive living Presence and Meditation
CHAPTER 5 APPRECIATING THE SIMPLE JOYS Inspiration of children and importance in having fun / lightness The power in seeing life big-picture (zoom out) Follow your excitements
CHAPTER 6 CONNECTING WITH YOUR INTUITION Intuition vs the ego Losing our connection with ourself. Other people: listening to others Be Your Own Influence: Self-sovereignty Your multifaceted self Developing trust and connection with yourself. How to access the inner voice (breathing, gut, presence)
Chapter 7 GOING BEYOND Allowing What Is Surrender Stoicism Nonattachment ? stop trying to force things. Thirsty energy. Patience & Trust: trusting the divine timing of your life Resilience CONCLUSION