things to add to your routine that promotes slow living
Mindfully making and drinking your morning coffee or tea
Journal in the morning to collect your thoughts before you start the day
Similarly journaling before bed can help to ease racing thoughts and promote better sleep
Set reminders on your phone to help you remember to stretch after sitting down and working for a while
Don't want to give up that hour of time in front of the TV? Add an activity while you watch! You can stretch or pick up a hobby that lets you work with your hands (i.e.. embroidery, baking, etc.)
Not good at sitting in silence and meditating? That's okay! Instead try to do an activity while wholly focusing on what you're doing. Put on music and sit down to really listen, eat a meal without any distractions, drink a glass of water and really focus on the water going down your throat and nourishing you
Not everyone likes to read, but thankfully audio-books are a thing. Instead of scrolling through social media, listen to a book or a podcast to stimulate your brain, even while you're relaxing
Take just 5 minutes daily to practice mindfulness. Whether its breathing exercises, sensory games or any other thing that helps you feel grounded in the present moment