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Book SynopsisMake Slow Living Part of Your Everyday!“Slow Living is a work of art…I observed a sense of calm within myself as I read its pages and appreciated the beautiful pictures.” —Andrea Henkels, author of Herman Heals His Heart
Living peacefully is within reach if you slow down your life. With Slow Living, you too can embrace simple living and mindfulness for peace-induced days!
Looking for peace and happiness? Book a personal reading hour with Slow Living, your guide on how to slow down your life and live peacefully. Helena Woods, author and creator of popular YouTube channel Simple Joys, reveals the wisdom she has learned by moving abroad from the US and living a slower life in France. With beautiful prose and original photography, she provides inspiration and guidance to create a simple living environment wherever you are.
Slow Living is for anyone looking to simplify life. Personal growth books for women tend to leave out men and children, but this book was intentionally crafted with everyone in mind! If you're looking for how to improve yourself and how to get into simple living, then this is the guide for you! For many, a slow European lifestyle seems out of reach, but with the direction in this book, readers are able to craft this lifestyle for themselves anywhere, anytime.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Ways to value quiet moments, which bring simple joys to your life
- How slow living takes root when less becomes more in your home
- A guide on how to simplify your everyday life for mental clarity
- How to create routines that enrich your mind and feed your soul
If you like books for homebodies or if you enjoyed Slow, Essentialism, or Simple Pleasures, you’ll love Slow Living.
Trade Review“I loved the sentiment Helena showed toward nature which allowed me to slow down, breathe, and enjoy visualizing animals that were quite vivid. I loved the vision of the snail and the significance of all of God’s creatures. Thank you, Helena, for allowing me, once again, to enjoy life.”
—Janice in France, YouTuber
“Deeply inspiring. Helena shares her unique vision for living a beautiful and intentional life. After reading this book, you will feel inspired to go out and connect with nature, pay attention to the little details of your life, and tune into your inner voice.”
—Sophie Daquis, Malama Life, YouTuber
“Helena’s words speak to your soul. An awakening we all need to live in alignment with our higher being. She shows you that no matter where you are in the world you can take charge of your life and that you have all the tools you need within you. A must-read to feel joy and connection to ourselves that we all crave.”
—Sam Fournier, YouTuber
“Slow Living is a work of art. The words and advice on slow living in this wonderful book offer peace, insight, reflection, and wisdom to any reader. I observed a sense of calm within myself as I read its pages and appreciated the beautiful pictures. Helena implores us to slow down and cherish the wonder that exists in our world, and in doing so, come back to ourselves. I believe Helena reveals many of the secrets to genuine happiness and life satisfaction within these pages.”
—Andrea Henkels, author of Herman Heals His Heart
“Helena's book couldn't have come at a better time in an ever-increasingly fast-paced and distracting world. Her sensitivity, thoughtfulness, and intentionality are just what our bruised world needs right now. Slow Living highlights the importance of being present in the moment and coming home to yourself holistically. Full of thoughtful reflection and insight, this book will be a gentle yet essential reminder to reconnect to ourselves, our loved ones, and nature.”
—Alanna O’Neil, author of The Art of Picnics and The Outdoor Table
“This book is a gentle reminder and guide on how to be present with oneself, with nature, the world around and with ones current stage of life. Following these simple, yet powerful, activities described in this book will lead to a happier outlook on life.”
—Bex of The Witches Cookery, YouTuber
Table of ContentsCHAPTER 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
French Lifestyle (silence, quiet, focus on rest & enjoyment)
Pleasure > 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
