Some tips from “Slow Living”

What is Slow Living?

The demands of modern life are well known: the rush, the crowds, the constant worries. And so too is the effect that all this stress has on our well-being and quality of life.

“Slow living” emerged as part of the inevitable reaction against these problems. Certainly, for many people it will be impossible to apply it in full. However, for most of us it is possible to put at least some of these principles or suggestions into practice.

What benefits does it have for me?

Slow living proposes that we deliberately try to add more tranquility and balance to our daily lives through practical measures. The positive effects of this principle are numerous, from mental and physical well-being to a better quality of life and greater productivity (stress can, naturally, harm our performance).

“Slow living” recommendations

1. Balance with nature

Seeking balance with Mother Nature is a very old philosophy of humanity, and for good reason. An important idea is to seek out and enjoy outdoor activities. There is nothing that can fully replace the peace of mind that communion with the natural world, a walk in the park, or the pleasure of working in a garden with one's own hands can bring.

In the modern world, this takes on another equally important form, which is concern for sustainability. We all try to contribute in a positive way to preserving the environment, which is also a form of slow living and respect for nature.

This brings us to the issue of non-home delivery. The pollution generated by modern logistics is creating serious problems, and the use of InPost pickup points is a significantly more sustainable and environmentally friendly way to send and receive parcels. Don't forget to check our website to find out more about this and other advantages of non-home delivery.

2. Spending time away from social media

Technology can bring phenomenal benefits, but it is also a source of stress, distractions, and constant agitation. The constant bombardment of images and notifications has a negative influence on our attention and our state of mind.

Therefore, a central idea of slow living is to spend more time away from social media and screens in general. Not all of us will be interested in (or even able to) completely eliminating these technologies from our daily lives, but the idea is simply to find moments and hours during the day to be away from the phone and the like.

3. Falling asleep and waking up early

Of course, the virtues of a disciplined sleep schedule are just another commonplace we have all heard. But cliché or not, it is a sensible recommendation.

One of the main advantages of waking up early is that it gives us the opportunity to start the day calmly and do activities, such as exercise, as soon as we wake up, instead of having to rush to work. Among other benefits, this tends to affect our mood for the rest of the day.

4. Literally more slowly

At the heart of the matter is the very straightforward idea of living and doing things more slowly. Some people will reject the suggestion immediately: how is that possible, with all the responsibilities and tasks? For those with a hectic day, slow living seems like a fantasy. And yet, it will almost always be possible to add moments of tranquility and eliminate some sources of stress from our daily lives.

For example, we often hear about multitasking, but aren't there unused opportunities in our day for “monotasking,” that is, for focusing completely on one task and not overloading the mind?

A related idea, and one dear to slow living, is to pay attention to the present moment and do daily tasks in a more deliberate and conscious, not mechanical, way.

5. InPost points: a calmer way to shop

The possibilities offered by e-commerce allow us to shop in a very comfortable way and take advantage of many benefits: we can, for example, take advantage of sales seasons without haste and on time, or make use of a huge market of second-hand and recycled items (which, incidentally, ties in with the first point in this article).

The parcel delivery method through InPost pickup points stands out for its convenience and ease. Using a Ponto Pack or Locker means that the parcel can be collected at the most convenient time and in a nearby location, instead of having to have someone at home to receive it. This also avoids many other problems, for example delays related to traffic, thus constituting an extremely efficient and agile approach. Be sure to try for yourself the advantages of non-home delivery.