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Happiness Tip: Slow Down

May 3, 2009 by Mary

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No tip can tell you how to find happiness, but there are things all of us can do to move ourselves toward being happy and healthy.  Some of the best tips for finding happiness are just common-sense, like slowing down.

That’s right.  SLOW DOWN!

Most of the sites I read everyday, like LifeHacker, are actually focused on being hyper-productive.  They help readers squeeze as much productivity out of each day as they possibly can.  But sometimes this super productivity leads to unhappiness.  There is always more to do and the lists can be endless.  I love being productive but I am a fan of a much simpler way of life.

I appreciate productivity but I think life is much more enjoyable if you slow down.  Sometimes by doing less you can even get more done.   And outside of work you definitely should try slowing down to enjoy things.  Drive slower, walk slower, eat slower (yes! enjoy your food!).  I’ve found that by doing these thing you will enjoy everything you do a lot more.  And that’s what it is all about.

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Comments

  1. Marshmallow says

    May 3, 2009 at 3:30 pm

    You have no idea how much I needed to hear this right now. :)

    Marshmallow’s last blog post..I’m here…

  2. kristisummer says

    May 3, 2009 at 5:27 pm

    I am with marshmellow. I don’t know these words, but it is great advice which I plan to do:)

    kristisummer’s last blog post..Focus on: Calf exercises for women

  3. merrymishaps says

    May 3, 2009 at 6:57 pm

    You know, we back-of-the-pack runners like to say we enjoy our races more. We’re out there longer, enjoying the scenery. And sometimes even taking photos along the way :)

    merrymishaps’s last blog post..weekly winners

  4. Merry Mary says

    May 3, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    @Marshmallow & kristisummer
    I’m glad. I think we all need to hear it sometime. Slow and simple isn’t fancy, but its GOOD.

    @merrymishaps
    See, that sounds fun! Going a little slower is enjoyable. :)

  5. Miz says

    May 4, 2009 at 4:22 am

    So true. and something I need to remind myself of on the days I have for ME (sans toddler) not to rush and try and cram all I need to do into 3 hours.
    sometimes doing less is SO MUCH MORE.

    Miz’s last blog post..PB2 (video post).

  6. wildfluffysheep says

    May 4, 2009 at 3:15 pm

    If I go any slower this week I will actually stop….

    wildfluffysheep’s last blog post..And it’s Monday…

  7. Conquer The Monkey says

    July 27, 2009 at 1:07 pm

    I just discovered your blog and especially love this posting. I just wrote about 3 tips to overcoming the blues and stress, and “Being Present” (ie: slowing down) was one of them. I think you might enjoy the read!
    http://www.Conquerthemonkey.com
    common sense advice for a complicated world.

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