Slow: Finding Peace and Purpose in a Hectic World

by Jo Peters

Endless work deadlines, family and social responsibilities, runaway to-do lists, FOMO… do you ever wish you could press the pause button to catch a breath? Discover ways to slow down time with this invaluable guide to slow living. It will not only boost your physical and mental well-being but enrich your relationships and help you to reconnect with what’s really important. With practical advice on self-care, breathing techniques, mindfulness, ethical living and eating, and how best to cultivate quiet moments every day, Slow is your companion to a happier, calmer you.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Lifestyle

151 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 13, 2018

Reviews

[Quanti · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's not that reading this book took me almost three months. And yet I've spent all that time with it. That's what happens when you're translating something. I might not be absolutely unbiased - if you're spending so much time with a book, if you're giving it another life in different language, I guess you have to love it (or at least develope some kind of Stockholm syndrome for it ;)). But, to be honest, I've loved it from the first page - and both reading and translating it was great experience, fulfilling and rewarding. I can only hope my translation keeps its spirit and everyone will like it the same as I did.

[Lucka Strmisková · Rating 4 out of 5]

Na knížku jsem v knihkupectví narazila náhodou při hledání jiné knížky a byla to láska na první pohled. Po grafické stránce knížka nemá chybu, vše hezky barevně ladí a tak nějak hladí po duši. Doporučuju zalézt si s knížkou pod deku a uvařit si k ní hrnek kakaa.

Žádné převratné myšlenky v knížce nejsou, ale hezky shrnuje základní myšlenky pomalého žití a žití v přítomnosti. Takový hezky zpracovaný tahák na život.

[Jasmin W · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a beautiful book and I really enjoyed reading it. It would have been great to have some more information, a lot of the book is filled with imagery which is great, however, it could have had so much more.

[Carmen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Slow living is just that – a chance to stop the idea that being busy is the be-all and end-all, to start paying attention to the important things in life, and to slow down to a pace that is right for you.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not much substance. Bit of a coffee table book.

[ᴄᴏᴜʀᴛ · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect book to have on your coffee table to flip through and reread whenever you want to take in tips and tricks for living a slower paced life 〰️

I love the format, the quotes, the pictures and the structure as it's easy to consume, and easy to remember! Jo Peters also supports with countless research studies and claims that really feel helpful to leading a slow, calm and rejuvenating life. Definitely a book I will always have on my person as a useful resource when dealing with life's constant and overwhelming tasks 😅🥲

[Janne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Valt weinig over te zeggen. Niet veel nieuws dat we niet al lang weten.
Right in the middle: 2,5/5.

[Elisabeth Fjellro · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this book in Norwegian, and didn't know it was about the slow living movement until I started reading. I have read several books about slow living, so there wasn't much new to me in this one. I would recommend this book to beginners of slow living, but I suspect the Norwegian translator doesn't know much about the slow living movement as some of the translations was a bit off.

[Delia Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little posh. But mostly accessible . Could benefit from tips for folk who can’t afford to get out to countryside for wild garlic etc

[Layla Turner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of helpful tips on how to live a more meaningful and fulfilling everyday life. To follow the guidance is to embrace the enjoyment of the little things and quality time with yourself, family and friends, which is a hard thing to come by day to day in this smartphone-internet-social media focused world. Great advice for de-stressing and accepting to love and appreciate everything you have, rather than focusing on what you don’t have. Top take aways from this - make the decision to enjoy your surroundings and not live your life through your phone - enjoy making food with real whole ingredients, make time for this - make time for outdoor exploration and do things you ENJOY. Lovely book

[Kristieocd · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this oasis of calm! Information about many aspects of the Slow Movement with suggestions of things to integrate into your daily life- work, food, sleep and so on. Accompanied by beautifully curated photos, this book felt like dessert for the senses. Ahhhhh..... 🧘‍♀️

[Steven Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring read

Having spent many years obsessing about my bloated to do list, the concept of slow is a revelation. I look forward to implementing Jo's suggestions and living a more fulfilling life.

[hzl.kay · Rating 5 out of 5]

absolutely phenomenal. This book details what to do and think about to live a stress-free, more present lifestyle. this is one i will definitely be recommending to everyone that crosses my path.

[Midge ☠ ★ 99% poison ★ ☠ · Rating 3 out of 5]

this was nice & relaxing to look at, but lightweight on the content.

[Tasha Kent · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really practical guide to find out how to find some slowness in daily life. Also useful resources throughout.

[Trukhinyuri]

It can be read in one evening, lots of familiar content, but also correct thoughts about slowing down, which truly helps with focus and calmness, ultimately positively affecting productivity.

[Melissa Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Wonderful ideas to slow down and enjoy life how it’s supposed to be done. Plan on implementing lots of the ideas.

[Gilly Prior · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolute joy!! I will read this many times and have bookmarked many pages. Just reading it makes me feel slower and more peaceful. I love the layout and illustrations. Need to find more like this!

[Cheryl Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read and I learnt some tips in slow living which makes me more calmed and aligned in my daily activities. 😎

[Aoife O'Neill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely book full of ideas
4.5 stars, dropped half a point for having a fish recipe which isnt very sustainable

[Ken · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a re-read for me. I read this a few years ago. It was so relaxing and therapeutic the second time around that I was happy to read it again. It truly embodied the title and allowed me to digest and take in things in a different and beautiful way, which I think I missed the first time. The tips and insights given on how to slow down, be in the moment was nicely outlined with bullet point tips and colorful imageries throughout the book.

[Nader Hajj Shehadeh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enlightening

[Indah Threez Lestari · Rating 3 out of 5]

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