Hello!
Welcome to the Slow Life Window of Dreams and Hopes!
In this blog, I would like to share with you the joy of a slow life, a life that is a little different from the life bound by time and many restrictions.
I’m Shingo, the owner of this blog. Nice to meet you.
Slow life generally refers to a style of enjoying daily life at your own pace without being rushed by time.
Although cities are convenient, they may be a little difficult places to spend time slowly.
Still, you can take time to calm your mind even in a busy life, such as enjoying a delicious coffee or watching a beautiful sunset.
For those who can value this kind of time, improving the quality of life is not so difficult.
Our lives have become more convenient than in the past, but we are still required to be efficient at work and in our private lives, and we are often pressed for time, which often makes us feel stressed.
Now that IT has advanced, we can connect with anyone at any time, so many people may not have time to rest their mind and body in their lives.
In such a situation, more and more people are opposed to rapid social changes and work efficiency, and slow life is once again attracting attention.
The greatest benefit of the slow life is stress reduction.
A busy life makes you lose peace of mind and causes strong stress.
Everyone wants to have more free time and a stress-free life.
Practicing the slow life on a daily basis at your own pace will have a positive effect on your health.
When you hear the term slow life, many people may think of living in the countryside, but rural life is not necessarily the same as slow life.
It is true that time passes more slowly in the countryside than in the city, but there are still other challenges.
Moving to the countryside has become popular recently, but I hear that some people give up because they “can’t get used to local customs” or “it’s inconvenient and difficult to live there.”
Even if you live in the city, if you can feel and enjoy a relaxed pace of time, that can also be considered part of the slow life.
Enjoyable slow life
- Children have a lot of fun at amusement parks and zoos.
- Young people enjoy fashion and sports.
- Parents go camping or to amusement parks with their kids.
- When we have more free time, we all feel happy learning new things, enjoying the outdoors, fashion, hobbies, food and more.
- Regardless of our age, we should always choose to live our lives doing things that are fun and joyful!
① Live a slow life
You can change the way you spend your day by taking a little more effort than usual to cook, cleaning carefully, enjoying your meals slowly, and taking a long bath.
② Focus only on the information you need
In today’s world, everyone has access to a lot of information in real time.
This is convenient, but on the other hand, it can be overwhelming with unnecessary information, leading to time waste and mental fatigue.
It is also said that the blue light from smartphones can tire your eyes and nerves.
③ Value time for hobbies
If you work hard during the weekdays and spend your weekends sleeping, your life will be much less fulfilling.
Find time that you can do what you love, immerse yourself in what you love, and refresh your mind and body.
④ Reassess your work
There are many people who find their work rewarding and lively.
However, if your current job is too busy and you don’t have time for peace of mind, it may be time to reconsider your work.
If you are too demanding in terms of the quality and quantity of your work, you will lose your peace of mind.
Before you reach your mental limit, consider transferring to another department or changing jobs.
⑤ Be creative with your interior design
By being creative with your interior design, you can create a room that feels spacious.
With just a few simple ideas, such as making the room more spacious, adding potted plants, and using natural materials for the sofas and beds, you can create a relaxing and comfortable space.
In this way, a playful slow life is deeply connected to the fun and joy of everyday life!
This website’s concept
1) Stress Reduction
By freeing yourself from a busy life, you can reduce mental stress and maintain a healthy mind and body! .
2) Sustainability
Caring for the environment and living a life of minimal consumption leads to using the earth’s resources without waste!
3) Fulfilling relationships.
It is important to value time with family and friends and deepen communication to build rich relationships!
4) Self-discovery.
Spending time on your interests and hobbies will increase the opportunities to gain deeper knowledge and acquire new skills!
① English ability in a slow life
- English is necessary knowledge to reflect on yourself and develop an international sensibility.
Regardless of age, the desire to learn English is very important. - Discover the joy of understanding different cultures through English and continuing to learn a language at your own pace.
- Experience the joy of improving your conversation skills at a slow pace through online lessons and face-to-face interactions.
- Improve yourself by reading and listening to popular books, movies, and valuable news.
② The outdoors in slow life
- The outdoors is a great way to relax by interacting with nature.
- Spending time in nature, whether hiking, camping, or climbing, is a great way to refresh your mind and body.
- Taking time leisurely and enjoying the beauty of nature is also part of a fun slow life.
- Enjoy your daily life by living a slow life at a comfortable pace in harmony with nature.
③ Fashion in slow life
- Fashion is a form of self-expression.
Part of the slow life is to use high-quality items for a long time, rather than chasing trends. - Choosing sustainable materials and ethically produced clothing is an environmentally friendly choice.
- Choosing simple everyday clothes that are lean and free of waste is also a way to live a slow life.
④ Carrying out in slow life
- Let’s grow beautiful flowers and delicious vegetables while getting in touch with nature through gardening and vegetable patching.
- You can assemble a computer by collecting and connecting the parts yourself.
- Choose your favorite activities such as origami, calligraphy, bonsai, painting, and modeling, and enjoy the slow life.
⑤ Food and drink in the slow life
- The food we eat is a very important element in the slow life.
- Using local specialties and seasonal ingredients makes the slow life more enjoyable and enjoyable.
- Cooking with fresh ingredients and trying new recipes is also one way of practicing the slow life.
My site divides “slow life” into the five categories ① to ⑤ above.
I would be happy to share the fun and happy practice of “slow life” with you.
Thank you for reading to the end.