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Slow Living for Busy People: What It Really Means (and Why It Matters)
Have you ever felt like life is racing past you while you’re just trying to keep up? The days blur together. The to-do list never seems to end. And even when you finally sit down at night, your mind is still running. If so, you’re not alone. And maybe, just maybe, it’s time to slow down. But before you picture linen dresses, quiet mornings with no responsibilities, or a perfectly curated life you see online, let me gently say this: Slow living isn’t what you think it is. It i

Connie Riet
Jan 93 min read


How to Stop Living a Chaotic Life ~ Simple Living Tips
It’s all about finding the calm in the chaos. Life can feel like it’s racing forward, and I’m hanging on the tail end, just trying to keep up with the avalanche of activities. Somedays, I feel like the day is a blur of emails, kids’ schedules, managing the household, meetings, and deadlines. I know it’s time to slow down when I’m craving moments of calm. After years of living mindfully, I know that I have the power to calm my busy mind. Each minute I can reduce overstimulatio

Connie Riet
Jan 6, 20233 min read


Do You Want to Live a Simple Life? Tips to Simplify Your Life
“Simplicity boils down to two steps: Identify the essentials. Eliminate the rest.” - Leo Babauta A simpler time is something many dreams. We crave simplicity, happiness, and ease of life. The world seems to be growing more chaotic and moving away from simplicity with each passing year. Is a simpler life possible in the busy chaos of modern life, or is simplicity lost in the decades past of simpler times? Do

Connie Riet
Sep 2, 20223 min read


Mindful Morning Routine ~ Slow Mindful Living
Mindfulness, to me, is about being aware of my surrounding, my thoughts, and my actions. Over the years, I have adopted some morning rituals that have enriched my life. I thought I would share these with you in hopes that they will bring you a little joy and happiness. My slow mornings have become an essential part of my day. I cherish the quiet morning hours. I begin my day by drinking a large glass of lukewarm wake me up, water to help with digestion, circulation to organs.

Connie Riet
Jun 23, 20213 min read


5 Steps To Live Mindfully, Slowly & Simply | Mindful Living
The world moves faster and faster. With technology pushing for quicker, more productive, and efficient results, we begin to get caught up in the fast-paced rush of life. We look for immediate results. But is this fast-paced, productive, immediate gratification life good for us? In this evolving, fast-paced world, many people gravitate to a slower, more mindful life, craving a sense of balance and peace. Mindful living does not need to happen overnight. You can introduce slow

Connie Riet
May 14, 20212 min read
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