{"id":712,"date":"2021-02-19T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-19T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/?p=712"},"modified":"2021-02-18T19:19:47","modified_gmt":"2021-02-18T19:19:47","slug":"wat-is-slow-living-5-basis-beginselen-uitgelegd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/en\/what-is-slow-living-5-basics-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"What is slow living? 5 basic principles explained."},"content":{"rendered":"

Slow living is een grote trend geworden, overgewaaid vanuit het “slow food” principe. De kern van deze beweging gaat over minder consumeren en een langzamere benadering van het dagelijks leven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As technology has accelerated, so has the speed of life. Conversations, information and news are moving faster than ever before. People are expected to be connected 24 hours a day, seven days a week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slow living is about quality over quantity. It's about doing things with full presence, being in the moment. Ultimately, it's about doing everything the best you can, rather than quickly and critically examining what works in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slow living is about building your life around your priorities, the things that are important to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what exactly is Slow living and how can you best apply this in your life? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The background of slow living<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Slow living is an approach to everyday life that goes from what you eat to how you plan your vacation. It is based on the belief that faster is not always better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The background of slow living (fig)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Slow living originated from the slow food movement that emphasizes local and traditional dishes over fast food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toen in 1986 een McDonald’s wilde openen bij de Spaanse Trappen in Rome, demonstreerde een groep Italiaanse activisten tegen de commercialisering van de historische site. Ze cre\u00eberden een aantal jaren later een manifest en inspireerden het slow living-moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But while it's growing in popularity, slow living is often misunderstood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are five key elements of living slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The meaning of slow living; <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Slow living in everyday life <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Als je ooit in de zakenwereld hebt gewerkt – of gewoon hebt geprobeerd vrienden bij elkaar te krijgen voor koffie – ken je het algemene refrein: “Ik heb het zo druk”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

De uitspraak wordt vaak met een vleugje trots uitgesproken, want in onze cultuur betekent ‘druk zijn’ ‘belangrijk zijn’. In onze samenleving is vertragen vaak niet gewenst. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slow living gaat niet over afsluiten – het gaat over strategisch een stap terug doen. Langzaam leven gaat juist over de dingen met de juiste snelheid doen. Er zijn best momenten om snel te gaan en druk te zijn, maar er zijn zeker ook momenten waarop het de moeite loont om te remmen en langzamer te te leven. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slow life at work
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Slow life is a rejection of that fast life that glorifies a rush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A full calendar doesn't mean you live a full life. A crazy rush through your travel schedule doesn't mean you're productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Integendeel. De constante vergaderingen, zoemende meldingen en het geklets van collega’s die de werkdagen van zoveel mensen vullen, zijn de slechtst mogelijke omgevingen voor de aandacht die nodig is om zinvolle resultaten te produceren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you've ever arrived at the office early and produced days of work within hours, you know the power of undisturbed work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slow living at work means focusing on the tasks that deliver real results and trying to avoid busy work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slow living hobby’s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Slow living means defining what really brings you joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Living slowly means consciously using your free time. The point is that you go to social events because you really want to and not out of a sense of obligation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It's about learning to politely say no. And it's about spending your free time doing what you're passionate about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This requires self-knowledge gained from exploring different interests and finding what really makes you happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most importantly, you have to make sacrifices. Because those joyful activities cannot be packed into an already full calendar. Some things should be cut if you want more time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Velen beweren “geen tijd te hebben” terwijl ze vervolgens uren spenderen voor de tv of op onze smartphones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Limiting screen time frees up a lot of time for more satisfying and enjoyable activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

En je zult merken dat deze zinvollere hobby’s je meer rust geven dan flauwvallen op de bank – zelfs na een vermoeiende dag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The slow reading movement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to the pressure to gobble up information, the slow reading motion emphasizes a slower pace to bring more nuance, pleasure, and meaning from complex books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The slow travel movement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With overtourism and the rise of Instagrammable destinations, the slow travel movement is all about downsizing your itinerary and immersing yourself in a location to really get a taste of its culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mindfulness
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Mindfulness may seem very fuzzy, but it is actually a proven tool recommended by psychologists to combat depression and anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being present in your daily life means learning habits, such as keeping a diary or meditate<\/a>that plant you in the present moment. These habits help you escape that endless internal dialogue of worrying about the future or thinking about the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does mindfulness relate to slow living?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Een gehaast leven is het tegenovergestelde van langzaam – het betekent de dag door haasten zonder enige intentie of plezier. Ons dagelijks leven wordt dan obstakels die we moeten doorstaan \u200b\u200bvoordat het weekend aanbreekt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you are more connected to the present, you are more likely to appreciate life's little joys and gain insight into your problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are in a rush all day and you barely remember what you ate for lunch, mindfulness will help you enjoy these moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our world of constant information overload, fear of Covid-19 and uncertainty about the future makes mindfulness all the more important now.
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Connecting with the community <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Slow living means knowing how your lifestyle affects the environment and the global community. This could mean supporting local farmers or connecting with locals for a more authentic travel experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Living slowly is an antidote to a lifetime of disconnection from people, devaluing communication to the number of likes on Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Langzaam leven betekent dat je jouw lokale gemeenschap koestert en tijd besteedt aan relaties die waarde toevoegen aan jouw leven. Het gaat over het herontdekken van de kunst van het voeren van gesprekken en over analoge hobby’s zoals bordspellen of diners zonder telefoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The point is that you can listen carefully. And about cultivating friendships based on shared values and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If we confuse social media with real communication, we will remain lonely and exhausted. Traveling alone to photograph major tourist attractions is doing the local communities a disservice. And if we consume with little regard for the consequences, we contribute to the exploitation of people, animals and the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slow living is about appreciating real relationships and knowing that we are all connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dedicated to a purpose <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Slow living means focusing on a meaningful life. It means taking the annoying "should" off your agenda to focus on work that drives you forward. And it eliminates pointless tasks to make time for what's important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it is also about the goal. Whatever choices we make are intentional. There is no way to follow the crowd or go along with what's trending. Slow living is about knowing your principles and making your decisions based on them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It means using technology for a specific purpose and not just downloading the latest apps, because you don't want to miss anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Het betekent dat je alle taken schrapt die je niet naar een groter doel leiden. En het betekent verrijking van hobby’s en goed bestede vrije tijd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consume less<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Slow living is about anti-consumerism and rejecting the view that material wealth brings happiness. It is renouncing the rat race without a finish line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A slow life certainly doesn't have to mean minimalism or monkish austerity. It doesn't necessarily mean a Scandi aesthetic and a home full of beige basics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maar het najagen van statussymbolen en materi\u00eble bezittingen is per definitie eindeloos – en het zal je nooit geluk brengen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Living slowly means being grateful for what you have and nurturing meaningful work, deep relationships, and enjoyable free time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is to be aware that shopping can only be therapeutic for a while and that people who are impressed by status symbols are not worth impressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consuming less means you can invest in more timeless and longer-lasting pieces because you think consciously with every purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also means you are less likely to be paralyzed by debt and more likely to save. This gives you more freedom in the work you undertake. No overtime is needed to pay off debts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, your money can be spent on what really matters and experiences rather than expensive gadgets and impulse purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sources include Sloww.co (link<\/a>), Martha Stewart (link<\/a>)<\/small><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Slow living is een grote trend geworden, overgewaaid vanuit het “slow food” principe. De kern van deze beweging gaat over minder consumeren en een langzamere benadering van het dagelijks leven. Naarmate de technologie is versneld, neemt ook de snelheid van het leven toe. Gesprekken, informatie en nieuws gaan sneller dan ooit tevoren. Er wordt van […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":736,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":""},"categories":[48],"tags":[21,52,107,20,18,106,105,19,67],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/712"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=712"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/712\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":738,"href":"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/712\/revisions\/738"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/736"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=712"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=712"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=712"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}