The beauty of rest + relaxation is the endless idea that you can define slow living by the lifestyle you desire. Your busy mind can plague you with questions like, is it good to relax, why do we need rest, is it important to rest? As summer approaches and vacations weigh heavily on your minds, the time to slow down is quickly approaching. Practicing rest + relaxation ideas is important, so take full advantage of each opportunity.

The art of slow living is a movement that encourages mindfulness; it creates a lifestyle to appreciate the little details around you and counteract your obsession with speed. Often times, the idea of slow living or finding time for rest + relaxation can feel intimidating, but there are simple ways you can begin to build a slow lifestyle for yourself. Below are a few tips on how you can begin to step into the slow living movement graciously.

The new Spring season is finally upon us and we couldn’t be more excited! With spring, comes new beginnings and a much needed moment of slow before the busy, chaotic summer months filled with travel and adventure. We want to take this opportunity to bring you our best tips and tricks when it comes to spring cleaning, and today we are tackling a big one: how to declutter in 3 simple steps. 

I am guilty of getting caught up in the ease of technology, but today, I am bringing it back to the basics: pen and paper. Writing your thoughts on paper can give you a huge advantage in developing perspective, clarity, and efficiency. Whether you are a creative or not, the benefits of the written expression will help you bring yourself closer to your true values helping you live you lifestyle exactly as you dream.

In one short week, I will turn 25. It’s weird to think I will have survived a quarter of a century. While I believe that I will never live another 25 years and experience as many life changes, it’s also pretty damn amazing how much does actually change. Reflecting on the change, I realized I learned more than I could have imagined, about life, relationships, passions, interests, careers, the list goes on. 

Just a few weeks ago we shared an article about overcoming self doubt. This week we want to talk about important habits to become a confident woman because once we overcome self doubt, and begin answering question for ourselves and not based on other people, we start to build self confidence. While it takes time, we want to ensure we practice strong habits that help keep us confident and build a positive relationship with ourselves. 

Gratitude practice is a funny thing. The act seems simple, right? List a few things we feel thankful for, appreciate, and recognize in life. But we rarely stop, take a moment to breath, make a mental list and truly participate in gratitude activities. Practicing health and wellness as we slow down and live more minimal will help us create a lifestyle full of inspiring possibility.