I think there’s a huge shift happening. We are slowly fighting back against the system that wants us up so early in the morning and working into the night. Not enjoying our life. Not enjoying our family and friends. I have recently quit my job due to the hour demands it had, not mindful scheduling at all. In doing that I’ve talked to several friends who’ve also quit to my surprise because of the same reasons. I definitely see a shift happening. Life is precious, and you only get one shot at it that we know of. So quit that job that doesn’t make you happy, life will figure itself out as long as you put in the effort to change.

"I don't want to rush through life." I felt this. I rush through the week just so I can enjoy the weekends.

I love this idea of slow living movement. I think people are addicted to being busy in order to feel productive.

I have been living in extreme materialism before....started to make big changes 10 years ago....and now it is time to go off grid. I just want my own small yard, some animals, some remote work and peace.

I used to live in the city where life is busy, but now I live by the sea , living a simple life and I have found my peace here . Let go of your ego and your life will become smooth and full of meaning.

I live in Florida and we have a lot of wild birds. In the morning they seem to all come out and sing to each other before most people are even up. So I sit on my back porch with my coffee in hand and close my eyes and try to listen to each individual chirp. I find it both amazing and relaxing.

"Only in silence with ourselves, we can hear our own voice." Love this very much💓

Nowadays people want to chase things that other people have in their lives. But we often forget ourself in the process of achieving something. This pandemic has given a chance to look within.

"Rivers know this: There is no hurry. We shall get there some day." Thank you so much for this beautiful message of slow living 🙏 much love from Poland 🇵🇱.

As an Introvert Person I want peace all the time... 😅😊

I started crying watching this video. It has become more evident to me that this way of living, or thinking, is something I have been seeking my entire life. As a little girl I always dreamed about living around trees, listening to the rain, gardening and living without the rules of that have been placed upon us. Somewhere along the way my vision was blurred, I won't say lost because it was still there and I found ways to tap into it. But I also found ways to fill myself with temporary happiness by drinking and partying way too much. I got validation from being in the "mix", dating around, working long hours and spending money. It wasn't until about 7 years ago I started to pull myself out of the matrix and try and reconnect with who I am, who I really am. It has been a slow learning process but I can feel the shift and videos like this make that even more evident to me, and when I reflect back it has always been in me. And I just am so grateful that God and the universe have introduced me to the slow living movement and I am excited to see how I can incorporate it into my life. Thank you.

3:47 *Tip 1: Spend time alone* 4:44 *Tip 2: Don’t pay too much attention to the metrics* 5:32 *Tip 3: Eliminate one thing from your check-list* 6:53. *Tip 4: Do at least one thing a day that makes you happy* Thank you for sharing, Sophie. I've recently decided to adopt the slow living lifestyle, and what you share inspires me. With the pandemic, I've rediscovered my introverted side. I love spending time alone! During my me-time, I'm now experimenting with doing less, doing it more slowly, but doing it with more intention. One thing in my day that makes me happy (I'm sure you can relate) is my first cup of coffee in the morning. I use an Aeropress, and manually grind the specialty coffee beans. All in all, it takes about 5 minutes. But I really enjoy the process, and once I take the first sip of that black gold, I feel I really earned it ☕.

Every morning I intentionally carve out hours to be alone. After I get my husband off to work I sit with my Bible, spiral notebook, phone, and coffee (black). I pray for the world, my family, for truth to be revealed. I listen quietly. Lately I've been reading the prophecies in the Old Testament, researching lost books of the Bible, discovering truth (facing it, not being overwhelmed, but empowered). Quietness is imperative to hear from the still small voice of God within.

Journaling is the best productivity of my day

I had no idea slow living was an entire movement! I've been trying to slow down (both life and my mind) and live in a simpler way, and knowing it goes beyond the living in the woods or moving to Iceland to heard sheeps, well, it's been a welcome surprise. Thank you for giving me a name for this in this gorgeous, peaceful video :')

"We can't be reduced down to a number"..such profound words. Thank you. Many more blessings!

A beautiful person with a lovely, peaceful message.

Wonderful video ! I do so many things I love daily yoga, walking my dog, painting, playing piano, reading. I’m very blessed !

This video hit the core of my thinking. I wish more people realize these deep life lessons and make it more deeply meaningful.

One thing that makes me happy is taking my time in the morning. This is so soothing. Thank you.

This made me realize that I don’t actually have much alone time. I need to try and take hold of that again so I can feel more like myself. I love my friends and family, but a lot of them are more extroverted and I’m more introverted. I thrive on alone time. Something I used to do when I lived alone, lay on my couch and read. And of course take naps. I used to be one of those people who was running after what this world calls successful. But I don’t want to do that anymore. I just want a peaceful chill life. ♥️

During my ALONENESS I switched my phone on flight mode so no distinctions and meditate for few minutes to start the day -thanks gurl your such a wisdom 🤍

What a beautiful video. The music, the visuals, the points and the whole vibe of this video is such a breath of fresh air.

Since I am working from home and do go out often to take the public transportation, I wake up earlier every morning instead of waking up 20 minutes before I start working, and I go outside, take a walk with some music, breath some fresh air. I love it.

I love this video so much. You nailed down not only the simple steps to slow living but also the reason why it is necessary. I’ve been into simple life and slow living too and I am promoting this lifestyle through my vlogs. I’m happy to find you and watch your inspiring videos. Thank you for this. ☺️💕

I’m so happy I found your channel, what a beautiful message that resonates with me so much. Thank you for your kindness in sharing your words.

doing the garden is the most relaxing thing to do in this time that we are living

I just discovered your channel and I have to say that I felt this on myself for way too long during my life. We feel pressured to reach "goals" without even giving us the time to focus on them. Thank you so much!

Good video! You’re right. It’s a balance between getting essential things done, but then relaxing, de stressing, and enjoying things around you! Photography is one thing that has always made me happy. Taking pictures of flowers, in particular, makes me slow down and realize how beautiful and intricate they are. No two are alike! Now that I’m retired, I have been able to slow my life down. I know that I am giving my wife , our cat, the plants, trees, and the flowers in our yard much better attention. When I do some astrophotography, I’m on my own at night. It’s fulfilling because it’s something I tried doing as a kid, but wasn’t very successful at. I was a DJ at the college radio station. Listening to soft rock music transports me back and relaxes me.

Your artistic films are so creative and stunning, Sophie! I moved to the French countryside 2 years ago after living a fast, busy life in NYC and it was the best decision I ever made. I started making films on slow living and life in France during confinement and it's been a fun way to stay creative during this weird time. I notice that you started your slow living channel recently as wel! So nice to find your channel! I'm Helena :)

Thank you for the uplifting message. Every day, no matter what, I walk one of my dogs in the woods here. Today it wasn't until a little after midnight but I have a headlamp and you can see things you don't normally notice in the daytime. Wishing you peace and love on your journey :)

I absolutely love this video 😇 I recently just left a hectic job that required mandatory overtime for a more relaxed job that is work from home. I have great hours, feel more tranquil, I get to read and meditate with more than enough time before work, catching up on so much sleep 😊 I love peaceful slow living!

When I feel very stressed and overwhelmed I listen to your videos, usually while doing something else. Even if I'm not focused, some of your thoughts permeate into me. Thanks a lot, your videos and ideas make me relax and reflect.

I went into a peaceful lull listening to and absorbing what you had to say. But roused myself enough just to say, 'Thank you" That was wonderful.

🇬🇧 I came across your channel this morning and I am starting to binge watch them! They are really good and what you say is so true. Ive been on my own journey for about a year now and I’ve never felt better and everything that I am learning has totally changed my life. I’m learning about morning routines (although finding it hard now the clocks have changed in the UK and mornings are very dark so hard to get up, but once I get motivated I get a lot done. I like my ‘To do’ lists, don’t give my self too much but I feel so good when I cross them off. I like to go for walks with my dog, I live about 15mins away to my nearest beach, so feel blessed. I love to journal and script and love learning about Law of Attraction, crystals etc etc I love to learn new things. Oh and I love to read! I moved from a city to the coast and have no regrets. I’m living my best life. Keep up the good videos and so glad I found you x

You have a very calming effect with the way you speak. Thank you for the wonderful video.

Taking long walks alone in the woods makes me so happy. Also napping in the sun is such a joy :) thank you for this video

as long as I have Jesus , Myself , Food , Exercise and a pen and notebook I'm contented

This is the ultimate goal. Not keeping up with the Jones’s, focus on being truly happy and just living in the moment and intentionally. I think we all forget sometimes life here is temporary.

I found your videos a couple of months ago and have been following you since then. This morning I watched this video, it was so awesome to see you at the beginning of your journey! I’m so grateful that I found you! You have so much wisdom to share and the way that you do it, really makes me pause, take a deep breath and just focus on what you are saying and really listen. You are such an example of the type of slow living that I want to bring into my life! Thank you so much for sharing from your heart and inspiring me to begin on my own slow living journey! 💗💕🙏🏼

Just leaving a comment on every video i watch bc that's the least thing i can do to appreciate your channel, im so grateful for the things i learnt from you, everytime i feel like im crazy thinking i there's something wrong with my life while I'm being the most productive person i know, your videos makes me feel im not and makes things makes more sense

followed! this resonated with me deeply. i’m young but i’ve been unhappy with the world and have been searching within myself as well as outside for the purpose of life with everything horrible going on. while slow living doesn’t answer that question directly, i find that intentional living, minimalism/essentialism and turning away from the productivity mindset/rat race helps manage my existential crisis. i’m looking forward to your future videos! :)

One thing that makes me happy is listening to your videos

I started to meditate every evening before bedtime and it helps me to calm down!

So very well said. I am an introvert too, and your soothing videos are really appreciated!

Hi Sophie, I have watched this video over and over again, and I am reminded how introverted I am. I have become more that way through the pandemic we are all experiencing. I am thankful for you beautiful and thoughtful videos, they help me get through this difficult time. Performance wise, I am taking care of my family and on target with my increasing workload, but I have struggled in taking care of myself. Keep making your videos, they are comforting. Thanks!

Wow I am so inspired and ready to slow down. I left a demanding job with the hope of slowing down too. However pressures of society and media mean I’m constantly feeling the pressure to be more productive. Thank you for reminding us there is a more enjoyable way to live life you just need to slow down to find it.

I appreciate the slower cadence of your speaking voice. It gives one time to reflect on what you are communicating. Thank you very much for this video.

Your channel is more than just content; it's an inspiration. How incredibly grateful I am to have stumbled upon it. For far too long, I've felt the pressure to chase goals without reflection. Your channel is an inspiration, reminding me to embrace the journey and find solace in the present moment. Thank you for being a guiding light.

I like coffee in the morning and being with my cat.

I love this so much. I spend my morning meditating, journaling and reflecting. I sometimes pray for the earth, the President and whoever I will be engaging with that day. I work part time from home. I make time to knit every day, take long walks with my lab, Cooper. It sounds silly and ordinary but my favorite days are spent in my kitchen washing dishes, sweeping the floor, making a pie from scratch, fluffing pillows . I love my family and taking care of them so they have a soft place to fall at the end of the day. I always felt less than when I was younger because I didn’t have a big career or a big social life. The older I get the more I enjoy my own company and appreciate the simple life.

I just gave up up the job I've enjoyed doing for the last one year, and finally I got my freedom.. I am in a transition mode now

I started to appreciate the idea of slow living thanks to you Sophie. It really fells so good not to run all the time from one thing to another. I used to everything as fast as possible, but turnes out that that to-do list just never ends. and you fill your days and your life with thousands of things that needs to be done but every day postpone little pleasures. so it's a very good lesson for me to stop and to slow down and also to prioritize things that makes you happy

Our planet is too beautiful to let life go by wasting time in senseless ways…. Stay SLOW Sophie. Greetings from Rome.

I recently grew to love taking a walk in the park everyday and watering my garden 🙂.

Playing music! 🎵 I feel it’s a great way to really slowdown time, connect with the moment and ourselves. Love your videos💫

I needed this. I thought it was minimalism I was looking for, but I still felt overwhelmed. It wasn't until I moved on a farm and had to watch a pond to make sure no gators moved in and it was safe for my ducks that I realized I just want simple and to support other local farmers in their endeavors. Thank you for reminding me of this!

I really needed this video this morning. People are going so fast on all kinds of roads. It drives me crazy. I use herbs to calm me down. They are in a hurry for nothing at all. Just like a dog running for his tail. It's insane. Even stupid. Meditation help me a lot. I will try other things. I am also an introvert. You need to bring something to my life. Otherwise I prefer to stay alone. Thank you very much.

Lately I have been thinking about how cluttered my life is, it seems like I’m just trying to get through each day. I’m so happy I found this beautiful channel.

I have been working on slowing down my own life. this gave me good insight into the slow movement. beautiful clips of oahu. I really enjoyed this one.

Journal starts my day.

I love your videos sophie :) So calming. I am from canada so it can be cold most of the year I love that where you are you can go walk your dogs everyday in shorts and a tshirt. I love the change of seasons and enjoying the simple things, I found myself getting drawn into the influencer ways of youtube but am so glad I was aware enough to see what was happening and was able to stop it before it got bad, I heard on the radio recently that impulse buying with covid happening has increased drastically and I am so happy that with covid I have been able to slow down, most around me say its been a terrible time but I for one find it as a blessing to be able to slow down to enjoy the small things and not get stuck in the fast pace of things. I am on a Low buy and have almost hit a month without buying anything except food gas investing and bills. By really slowing down and paying attention to the simple things I find myself getting calmer, more connected and less frantic, I love slow, minimalistic, frugal, living :)

This is my favourite video on simple living. Thanks for creating it.

Luv your channel!!! Totally agree with your ideas! I'm incorporating this style of living into my life as I write this everyday.

Hi Sophie. Watching your video and listening to your sound is so soothing. It becomes my morning routine to set my calm mind for the day. Wish you all the best and pursue your slow living life.

I read my Bible everyday and get some sunshine. That makes me happy

One thing I do daily to be happy is find a bit of humour somewhere and have a laugh. I might make up a joke, or watch a funny show. It helps me to see the lighter side of life and myself.

I so agree with you on this approach to slower life. Every action, gets a reaction. I don't meditate and run 2 business, so my down time is important to me also. I own an off grid farm this is my down time place, and this is a place that I can recharge my batteries. Just subbed to your channel. I think your doing things correctly. Life is worth living, and I love living life.

You're absolutely beautiful inside and out. Thank you for this video. :) I love to meditate first thing in the morning, when it's still dark out and there's virtually no noise. It's beautiful to sit there in the silence, taking in the experience of being present in the moment with no distractions. It does wonders for my anxiety as well.

Thank you for this video :) I've been feeling drawn to this way of living lately, and it made me a bit confused as to whether it would be possible to live slower and enjoy every moment, but I've been doing my own experimenting with it to find out what works best for me. I love finding people like you and the many people in the comments who are clearly also looking for a new meaning for life that society has kind of been taking us away from.

Hi Malana I’ve been watching your channel for a few weeks now and I’d like you to know you’ve been changing my life little by little and it’s all for the best I’m learning slow living and minimalist lifestyle from you I’ve still a long way to go but I’m working on it daily and my vision for 2023 is to be very organised in my home with minimal essentials so I have lots to clear out and hopefully sell this journey has not only helped me as minimal it’s also clearing my mind from anxiety and low mood it’s like I’ve found myself thank you so much from the bottom of my heart I will be forever grateful and reminded of you throughout out my life as you were the one who helped me find the true change to feeling better in myself and my health blessings to you

I water my plant, pray, during the workday I take breaks to clean and organize my apartment. After work, I tune into my favorite KZfaqrs, like you, and get some inspiration.

SOOOO BEAUTIFUL !!! Thank you🙏👍👍

Some say your life is created inside first, dream it into being, then watch it out - picture beauty .. nice video inspiring

this is my new goal for this year :)

As a semi introvert, yet a strong extrovert, I found fulfillment in not always having to feel I need to be somewhere else, instead being content with where I am today..grass ain't greener on the other side, it's all the same colour, jus depends on how we precieve it from that distance

Being more conscious of the moment is certainly a key to it.. thanks

Thank-you for this video. I play my flute every day, usually in the evening. I had set a New Year's resolution almost 3 years ago to play daily instead of letting my instrument languish within its case on a shelf like it had been for too long. I endevoured to play for at least 10 minutes every day. I have succeeded to do so, even while travelling ; because the flute is a small instrument it's easy to take along on a trip, as well as some sheet music. I will tell you, I have really improved my playing and sight reading. The 10 minute promise usually turns into a 15 or 20 minute session which centres and calms me.

thank you for this video, i haven't realized that I don't actually do anything anyway that makes me happy, I haven't even thought starting it because I thought that is wasn't the right time or i need to only do it when i deserve to feel good, although I now see that i was just self sabotaging myself. Your video was really nice thank you for it.

I just happened upon your channel. I miss Hawaii and Mahalo you for the reminder of home and extending the vibe.

I make sure that I put something in my journal everyday. 😌

I love your presentation of slow living.I am retired and have decided to declutter my life from stuff and it’s a huge success.Thank you for this message and l have subscribed.

Very powerful points! My slow down time is first thing in the morning walking my family; and destination is a funky cafe we get an almond latte from. We then walk back home…makes me feel connected to my family.

your videos make me happy, and they help me feel peaceful 💕

this is so true and i can relate very much. im glad i made the decision of going back in my province instead of living in the ubran cities of philippines.

I am addicted to staying busy and it's making me very much overwhelmed. 🙃 Thanks for this I'm going to have to find balance ❤️ What a peaceful video to watch.

I spend quiet time with my two cats and learn from their profound, innate sense of Peace.

This is such a moving video. Maybe, I have this all wrong. I deal with depression and anxiety and by working 20 hours a day seems to work to keep things at bay. After watching this, but I need to slow things down. I could spend more time with the family and most importantly myself. Thanks for putting things into perspective.

I was really intrigued by this video. Your advice actually helped me to realize that I constantly rushed to do something unwanted

I always thought hustling and bustling was the only way to prove my existence. But after watching this video, is that really the only way to prove myself? Taking time of my own and really enjoying my surroundings seems so simple yet so peaceful. Thanks :) Also I love everything about your video Sophie!!

Thank you !

So here I am, watching your you tube video on my tablet, while also watching a movie on TV, and scrolling through the news on my phone. I think I need some slow living.

Cooking is my creative place, when I see what Ingredients I have available at home and I can make something delicious and nutritious for my family with what I have, that makes me happy, when they eat it and they like it I realize cooking is an art. It makes me feel warm inside to know I can do that for them.Thank you for your videos I love them.

Thank you for sharing this video, I am focusing more on intentional living but get distracted. I am currently focusing on mindfulness , working on eating.

I love your message ❤️

Currently watching this with my coffee. Thank you so much!! 😍

I'm a new subscriber since yesterday; I am so blessed to have found you. I have so much videos to catch up. I am an introvert. I need to work on getting out of my comfort zone. I fear new places to go to. I get nervous when I'm in a new place looking where to go and someone honks at me, I panic, I wish I had a " I don't care attitude. I need advice. 🤦

I enjoy my early morning walks or workouts. Then I have a peaceful breakfast and read. 💜

Gorgeous💛 process is cool. Im already happy with it

Hi from France ! Thank you for this such beautiful video ! Watch your video just make my day ! It's so beautiful, calming, refreshing.I feel so many positive vibes. Thank you ! 💜🌺