Create a moment of solace and intention with slow living hobbies!
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the frantic, fast-paced world of today, embrace a calm, simple life by starting a slow living hobby right at home!
What is Slow Living?
Slow living is about unwinding and relaxing while setting intentions to be present with ones self. It’s about slowing down to notice the little things we often over look or take for granted.
Nowadays it’s too easy to get swept into the chaotic flow of everything and everyone rushing around us that we often walk with blinders on. We unintentionally ignore and overlook what’s right in front of us!
But don’t worry, I’m guilty of it too.
The truth is, time flies and if you’re in a constant state of feeling rushed you’ll miss the pieces of your life that matter the most.
Embrace Slow Living Hobbies
Embrace presence and prioritize a calm, value-forward lifestyle with a slow living hobby!
Hobbies are excellent leisure activities that allow you to truly engage with what you’re doing and bring a sense of joy and relaxation.
But don’t let this become another task on your list of to-dos! Consider taking the time to prioritize what’s important to you while enjoying your new found hobby.
Slow living is not about passive behavior or inaction either. It’s about making conscious choices and being more aware of the life you want to live while giving your body and mind a break.
To feel more present with yourself and to encourage mindfulness, here is a list of 8 hobbies you can start right at home!
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.” – J.R.R Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
Gardening
Don’t be afraid to put your toes in the dirt! Studies have proven that gardening can improve well-being and make you feel happier.
Reconnecting yourself to nature by creating a garden or tending to indoor plants can be very rewarding. You can take the time to relax while appreciating where your food comes from and the work involved to create something so beautiful.
Whether your growing produce, flowers, or greenery, the site of a healthy, flourishing plant can bring anyone a sense of joy!
Knitting or Crocheting
Knitting or crocheting is the perfect opportunity for you to let your create spirits fly! Working with both your hands and your mind to create sentimental artworks can bring a sense of satisfaction and fullness. You can even gift meaningful pieces to a loved one!
Baking
Baking is one of my favorite new found hobbies because it’s something you can share with everyone! Food is a great way to bring people together and help you slow down and connect with family and friends. And the best part is making delicious creations such as sourdough breads, homemade marshmallows, and cupcakes together!
Reading
This slow living hobby is great right before bed! Sleep is so important for resetting your mind and it comes with added gut healing benefits.
So unwind and slip into a satisfying night’s sleep with designated reading time before bed.
Coloring
Coloring isn’t just for kids! This slow living hobby has been shown to reducing anxiety and stress. It’s not only great at stimulating creativity, but it can also reduce restless thoughts by inducing a meditative state. So generate mindfulness and color with your kids!
Yoga
Practicing yoga is an all around healthy approach to creating an attentive, slow living lifestyle. Heal the mind, body, and spirit with with daily yoga practices to feel a sense of presence and grounding.
I like to follow Yoga With Adriene’s 30 day yoga videos to reset my mood for the day!
Canning/Jarring
Save money, get creative, and feel appreciative of our overabundance of food by canning right at home! You can indulge in fresh jellies and jams, or pickle pickles any time of the year!
Bringing back this old tradition encourages a strong connection to our food and embraces the calm lifestyle of slowing down.
Drying Flowers and Herbs
Bring nature indoors by drying flowers and herbs! You can appreciate the simpler things in life by crafting homemade spices, teas, or sprucing up your home decore. For added health benefits opt for drying medicinal or gut healing herbs like chamomile, rosemary, or echinacea!
Slow Living is Productive Living
Don’t mistake slow living for being lazy, inactive, or unproductive.
Slow living is productive living, so take a break, feel engaged, and give yourself some much needed you-time by starting a hobby!
Let me know what hobbies you practice for a slower, thought provoking lifestyle!
For more on health, check out How to Naturally Heal Your Gut: Your Simple Gut Health Cheat Sheet and Improve Your Health With These Simple Baking Tips.
