
The Art of Slowing Down
How to Find Peace and Purpose in a Hectic World
Jo Peters(Author)
Vie (Publisher)
Published on 10. July 2025
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-1-83799-637-7 (ISBN)
Description
Take a deep breath, get grounded in your surroundings and discover a peaceful pace of life with this simple guide to slow living
Do you often feel like you're rushing through life? Running for the train, hurrying to meet deadlines, speeding through a never-ending to-do list... Our routines become so hectic that we sometimes struggle to catch a breath.
In this fast-paced modern world, many people feel the pressure to always be on the go when really, what we actually need, is to go slow.
Discover the art of slowing down with this calming companion. The tips and techniques inside this slow-living guide will not only boost your mental and physical well-being, but also enrich your relationships and help you reconnect with what really matters.
With practical advice on self-care, breathing techniques, mindfulness, ethical living and eating, and how best to cultivate quiet moments every day, this book is the key to a calmer, happier you.
Inside you will find:
- Slow daily rituals
- Gentle wellness practices
- Simple recipes
- New routines to help you reclaim your peace
And much more!
Do you often feel like you're rushing through life? Running for the train, hurrying to meet deadlines, speeding through a never-ending to-do list... Our routines become so hectic that we sometimes struggle to catch a breath.
In this fast-paced modern world, many people feel the pressure to always be on the go when really, what we actually need, is to go slow.
Discover the art of slowing down with this calming companion. The tips and techniques inside this slow-living guide will not only boost your mental and physical well-being, but also enrich your relationships and help you reconnect with what really matters.
With practical advice on self-care, breathing techniques, mindfulness, ethical living and eating, and how best to cultivate quiet moments every day, this book is the key to a calmer, happier you.
Inside you will find:
- Slow daily rituals
- Gentle wellness practices
- Simple recipes
- New routines to help you reclaim your peace
And much more!
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Summersdale Publishers
Product notice
Trade binding
Illustrations
180 full-colour images, vectors and illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 193 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
394 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83799-637-7 (9781837996377)
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E-Book
07/2025
Vie
€3.99
Available for download

E-Book
09/2018
Summersdale Publishers
€3.99
Available for download
Person
Jo Peters is a true advocate of the simple life. Once a city lawyer, she left it all behind and now lives on a small-holding in Scotland. She regularly talks in schools, educating the future generation about sustainability and caring for the environment.