10 Practical Ways to Start SLOW LIVING (not just relaxing)

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  • @ConnieRiet
    @ConnieRiet  Рік тому +14

    What does slow living mean to you? How do you slow down and simplify life?

  • @Wisdomforthehour
    @Wisdomforthehour Рік тому +67

    This video is essentially a guide to healing trauma and the nervous system from abuses of this world and other humans. Take these steps she's teaching and you'll find restoration and wholeness; what we are all seeking and need.

  • @cearmalevis3354
    @cearmalevis3354 Рік тому +16

    I struggled for years to believe that I am enough. I am enough and the real freedom is knowing it for myself. That is real acceptance.

  • @luvtravel6207
    @luvtravel6207 9 місяців тому +23

    I feel the calmest when I have no plans, a loose idea of what I want to do. Plans stress me out and lately I’ve been decluttering my house and it’s the BEST feeling in the world.

  • @janismurray2454
    @janismurray2454 15 днів тому

    Connie… Im so thankful for your content, you have been and are such a blessing to share your lessons gained from the brain trauma…. My brain has never been injured but it needs heali g from trauma and stress, perfectionism and learning how to return to myself. Thank you for doing what you do…. Yoga doesn’t spiritually align with my understanding of God and the spirit realm but you encourage me to do my own stretching, to breathe and take time to take care of myself, you don’t push anything on anyone. God bless you.

  • @JenFlutterby
    @JenFlutterby Рік тому +10

    Staying in a basic routine helps me slow down and prioritize myself. Each morning my husband and I enjoy coffee or tea on the couch during the quiet.
    I also love opening the window blinds to greet the new day which is lovely!
    It’s become our start to the day.
    Most evenings I always take a nice hot bath before bed. My family has been so kind, often asking me when/if I will be taking my bath so they don’t occupy the bathroom.
    Having a bed already turned down for the night is wonderful to crawl into when we are so tired. I also have amber lightbulbs in our nightstand lamps and ceiling fan to keep the lighting subtle. Just sets the coziness. 😊

  • @margarettownsley9500
    @margarettownsley9500 Рік тому +27

    Thank you connie for calming my anxiety with your peacefulness

    • @WeAreBullets
      @WeAreBullets Рік тому +2

      i been feelin anxious too, some mornings are terrible, but the first thing i thought id like to do this morning was watch one of her videos and visualize a calmer life and mind

    • @margarettownsley9500
      @margarettownsley9500 9 місяців тому +1

      Watched this video again today it’s been 6 months I’m still working on and always will be but I can say I’m feeling more in control of my life and excited to see how slow and minimal with some quality this year will be thanks again connie

  • @lyndastevens9726
    @lyndastevens9726 Рік тому +5

    Thanks so much, Connie - I have just discovered your channel and I appreciate your videos. I recently moved to the gorgeous Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina and I am so enjoying slowing down and simplifying my life. I cannot believe how much joy I have found just by sitting in a rocking chair and observing God's glorious creation!😍

  • @Tonyas186
    @Tonyas186 Рік тому +7

    Connie I enjoy your calm, and soft spoken voice it’s very soothing. Thank you for sharing your videos with us.

  • @angelasinyard3743
    @angelasinyard3743 Рік тому +9

    I can relate on so many levels! Giving yourself time and having a space with peace and serenity is priceless

  • @DW...
    @DW... Рік тому +6

    Thank you Connie 😇 slowing down to smell the🌹 ...

  • @Dancerlil
    @Dancerlil Рік тому +11

    I also single parented while working full time for many years. It was quite a hectic lifestyle. Having gone on permanent disability seventeen years ago was a blessing in many ways. Since my nervous system is in a revved up state I get stressed very easily. I will at times say to myself; does this have to get done now or is this urgent. Watching lovely relaxing videos like yours are a true soothing balm for my soul. You are appreciated.
    Love & blessings to you & all.
    Liliane

  • @ΣοφίαΔομιανοπούλου

    So nice to see you spending time with your family and being happy and content! 😍😍😍
    ❤❤❤ Enjoy!

  • @Sizzlesky
    @Sizzlesky Рік тому +2

    Hi mam, so happy for your way of living style which I can do only in my dream, as a Indian it’s difficult to follow such life style but I slowly changed this two years to minimalist slow life, my 2 nd days of periods I can’t even move but have to run as all normal day today work, luckily I’m a homemaker.thanks a lot for such a great thoughtful videos 🥰🫶

  • @susanp2349
    @susanp2349 Рік тому +2

    so helpful to those who live in a big city.. Trying to carve out time is not easy while outdoors. i think I have the indoors heading in the right direction but the outdoors still needs a lot of work. lol.

  • @EarthMan1932
    @EarthMan1932 Рік тому +4

    Your voice is so calming

  • @taligrossman9942
    @taligrossman9942 Рік тому +5

    Hi Connie! I absolutely love 💕 your videos so real, calming and relaxing. I wish everyone would be like you, then this world would be a better place 💗🙏💗

  • @noreengulalai6325
    @noreengulalai6325 8 місяців тому +1

    7:47 “ I can’t give to those I care about when I’m depleted and exhausted myself “ very true, self care (physical, mental and emotional) is of utmost importance.
    When depleted, burned out and exhausted we even can’t give to ourselves.

  • @francinehogsett3065
    @francinehogsett3065 Рік тому +1

    You have the most calming voice….you are enough 😊❤️

  • @marlooostmeyer2778
    @marlooostmeyer2778 Рік тому +4

    Thanks so much Connie for always helping me come back to my center. My current job does cause me to struggle with slow living. But there are some things that are my go to's when my spirit is seeking peace. A walk through our local forest preserves, sitting and slowly drinking a cup of warm tea, gentle yoga, putzing in my kitchen at my own pace. Thank you for always inspiring me.

  • @euphonicbalance
    @euphonicbalance 3 місяці тому +1

    I find sitting in nature with just those sounds calms me down. Sadly it's hard to find places where your solitude is polluted by sounds of cars and busy life. This was super interesting. Thanks for sharing x

  • @mamikiramafoko4095
    @mamikiramafoko4095 Рік тому +1

    I tried this and it works.!!!
    Thank you for this vedio

  • @TheBestSelfGuide6-StepSy-xo6vh
    @TheBestSelfGuide6-StepSy-xo6vh 7 місяців тому

    Wow! I did not know you were a single mom at the time! Just like you I was a single mom and run-run-run was the only way to survive. I often reflect on my twenties and thirties and can't understand how the heck I did it. But, there is time for everything in life and we would not be where we are today without all this hard work we did in the past.
    And I agree! Now it's the time to slow down and enjoy life. We earned it!

  • @cuongmsu
    @cuongmsu Місяць тому

    Thanks for the video. To be honest,it is not easy for my to transition to a slower pace of loving, even though I understand the importance of slow living.

  • @ambarishmondal426
    @ambarishmondal426 2 місяці тому

    Thank yuo

  • @reetvahesalu5790
    @reetvahesalu5790 3 місяці тому

    Thank YOU for your nourishing service 🎉❤

  • @margarettownsley9500
    @margarettownsley9500 Рік тому

    Hi Connie thanks for your beautiful video you calm my soul and nourish me somewhere deep within I’m learning to slow down and transformation is taking place in my life little by little and I’m actually looking forward to going in to 2024 with hope in my heart that I can strive towards turning even more things around in my life to make things better my life has improved this year since watching your videos alone with 3 more ladies I follow thank you so much I appreciate you 🪴

  • @ReshmaKhan-jz3qp
    @ReshmaKhan-jz3qp Рік тому +1

    Single mum here.... Doing everything for everyone for such a long time until my body just gave up....... Adrenal Fatigue /Burnout is forcing me to slow down but the mind is racing. Adjusting to a new way of living isn't easy.... But it is a relief. I too am trying to lean into boredom 😊

    • @ConnieRiet
      @ConnieRiet  Рік тому

      Sometimes, we need our bodies to tell us to "slow down". Take care of yourself and continue to listen to your body.💗

  • @olenaivanko
    @olenaivanko Рік тому +1

    Спасибо!

  • @marylouschubert2974
    @marylouschubert2974 Рік тому +1

    On my slow down journey as well….your videos are a welcome help on this path. ❤

  • @kasiao7251
    @kasiao7251 Рік тому

    Namaste Connie. I appreciate you!

  • @SemiPerfectDark
    @SemiPerfectDark 2 місяці тому

    I'm struggling a lot with having too much to do lately. By lately I mean the past 10 or 20 years.
    I think about everything that I have to do and it exhausts me and then I wind up doing nothing.
    Hopefully I can take something from this video. Thank you

  • @lesbiatorres7853
    @lesbiatorres7853 Рік тому +1

    What a beatiful video ❤...Thanks a lot 😊

  • @vickypatout5361
    @vickypatout5361 Рік тому +3

    Your grandson is adorable, you must be having a ball with him! Thank you for sharing him with us💙and thanks for these reminders. Your videos bring me such a sense of calm, thank you.

  • @drshakrajasinha6353
    @drshakrajasinha6353 Рік тому

    What a soothing, calming Voice Of Connie

  • @mariabarnabas7405
    @mariabarnabas7405 Рік тому +2

    Lovely calming video..

  • @claudiarepp4471
    @claudiarepp4471 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the video. It made my day🙏

  • @kimdenardo1076
    @kimdenardo1076 Рік тому +3

    this is great now - looking back, not sure I could have or would have followed your advice lol - with kids, working full time, etc. However, I should have delegated a lot more back then and maybe it would have been feasible. Love this video and trying to follow this advice in the empty nest syndrome time of my life :)

  • @ErikaKovacsKatona
    @ErikaKovacsKatona Рік тому

    Thank you so much dear Connie, this was really inspiring 🥰

  • @marissaclaridge7627
    @marissaclaridge7627 Рік тому

    Thank you Connie for your beautiful video!!!xxx

  • @fanirivers4505
    @fanirivers4505 Рік тому

    Tk u, I need to remember to slow down constantly.

  • @peggymurphy6747
    @peggymurphy6747 Рік тому

    Lovely way to end the day, thanks Connie

  • @minalsrivastava1568
    @minalsrivastava1568 Рік тому

    Thank you for such a calming video ☺

  • @JP-ok1nj
    @JP-ok1nj Рік тому

    So good Connie, thank you!! I really look forward to your videos each.

  • @dianastanton2545
    @dianastanton2545 Рік тому +1

    Lovely family and love your life lessons 😊🎉

  • @lmillet
    @lmillet Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @kennethbailey9853
    @kennethbailey9853 Рік тому

    Thank you.

  • @9FatraBbits
    @9FatraBbits Рік тому

    ThNk you! Lovely messages.💚

  • @deborahwhibley5215
    @deborahwhibley5215 Рік тому

    What a wonderful vid...thank you x

  • @vickyantoniou8126
    @vickyantoniou8126 Рік тому

    Thank you ❤

  • @salimanathoo1441
    @salimanathoo1441 Рік тому

    thankyou for your wisdom

  • @pp_swe
    @pp_swe Рік тому

    Thank you Connie for this beautiful video, it was so inspiring 😊❤️

  • @SomebodysNan
    @SomebodysNan Рік тому

    Hi Connie, Beautiful video, I certainly needed to watch this one, I am in the midst of slowing down, just letting things be......your videos always seem to come at a time when I really need your inspiration!...Thank You, Thank You, you are amazing!!!..Namaste ...from Margaret across the Pond (Oz)

  • @theloveyourfacegal2773
    @theloveyourfacegal2773 Рік тому

    Beautiful family 😊

  • @kathiejohnson7868
    @kathiejohnson7868 6 днів тому

    What company makes your solid v-necks ? I’d like to add them to my minimal closet and get few of a few😊

  • @ramonawhisenant2045
    @ramonawhisenant2045 Рік тому +1

    So nice and relaxing!

  • @BillBraun-g3f
    @BillBraun-g3f 7 місяців тому

    At age 65 my wife and I moved from a Boom town of about half a million people to a pretty town of 8000
    on lake Huron. I miss my friends but I have met so many easy going people here that it does not bother
    me a whole lot. The sky here in Goderich is amazing at night. My moment of zen is a three beer fire.
    No music just me and the night sky. I have pretty much stopped watching TV. I do not carry a phone.
    😀

  • @lindathomas9844
    @lindathomas9844 Рік тому +3

    Beautiful

  • @drshakrajasinha6353
    @drshakrajasinha6353 Рік тому

    All the time our muscles remain flexed . We need to relax our body and mind with alertness to relaxation and with an attitude of an observer unto self

    • @ConnieRiet
      @ConnieRiet  Рік тому

      Beautifully said! Thank you for your wisdom

  • @timshelton5120
    @timshelton5120 Рік тому

    Oh wow!!❤

  • @Imnotgoofyidonttelljokes2009
    @Imnotgoofyidonttelljokes2009 10 місяців тому

    Btw I love your plants there beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @rayjones4951
    @rayjones4951 Рік тому

    I love this video

  • @TheSharmasVloggingZone
    @TheSharmasVloggingZone 3 місяці тому

    Nice work 👍🏻

  • @exoticaism
    @exoticaism Рік тому

    Beautiful video, is that Costa Rica? So relaxing…. I love this “I’m leaning to boredom”

  • @jeanjacobs9965
    @jeanjacobs9965 Рік тому +2

    Greetings Connie! How do you distance yourself from anxiety? I want to live intentionally, but I have so much anxiety that I just want to run away from it. Love and blessings ♥️🙏

    • @JenFlutterby
      @JenFlutterby Рік тому +1

      One thing that helps me. I think back on different situations where I felt the exact same way, remember that it turned out just fine, and that the anxiety was temporarily. It reminds myself that ‘I’ am in control of how I react to what I’m going through. And will not allow the situation to take hold of me. So many times I remember how I worried and everything turned out just fine!
      You will find how much stronger you feel.

  • @fernandadominguez9894
    @fernandadominguez9894 8 місяців тому

    I loved your video☺️

  • @ruthoneill4221
    @ruthoneill4221 Рік тому +2

    Lovely 😊❤

  • @TheBigNicko
    @TheBigNicko 7 місяців тому +6

    This is so easy to say when you are a grandma. You are basically at the 3rd half of life. Coming up and making a living takes energy and power.

  • @virenderkumar-rp7rt
    @virenderkumar-rp7rt Рік тому +3

    ❤❤❤

  • @drshakrajasinha6353
    @drshakrajasinha6353 Рік тому

    Its great

  • @MichelleFouche1
    @MichelleFouche1 Рік тому +2

    Do less: I needed to hear that, thanks ❤

  • @baranbaran6301
    @baranbaran6301 Рік тому

    Hi 👋 From Munich,

    • @ConnieRiet
      @ConnieRiet  Рік тому

      Hello!!! I will be there visiting my daughter for Christmas!

  • @nickjoe2260
    @nickjoe2260 Рік тому

    How do you do this With 2 kids ?

  • @manorirathnamali2822
    @manorirathnamali2822 7 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @sumitanandy6352
    @sumitanandy6352 Рік тому

  • @binusethu3433
    @binusethu3433 3 місяці тому

    This seems good but before slowing down we need enough to survive especially in India where I'd don't have a job we find difficult to survive

  • @juliemetaxa1480
    @juliemetaxa1480 Рік тому +2

    😊😊❤❤

  • @drshakrajasinha6353
    @drshakrajasinha6353 Рік тому

    Slowing is a process inside mind thhat she has adopted

  • @drshakrajasinha6353
    @drshakrajasinha6353 Рік тому +5

    We Indians live happily with children and parents and inlaws

  • @gayanngodfrey2824
    @gayanngodfrey2824 Рік тому

    My future life

  • @jquint57
    @jquint57 Рік тому

    #1. Move to the beach in Mexico or Costa Rica.

  • @silvioborrelli1343
    @silvioborrelli1343 Рік тому

    Scusa Puoi Tradurre in ITALIANO GRAZIE MILLE

  • @keinpodcast4053
    @keinpodcast4053 Рік тому +1

    First world problem. Most people in this world are struggling to earn the money for housing and food.

  • @Imnotgoofyidonttelljokes2009
    @Imnotgoofyidonttelljokes2009 10 місяців тому

    Now you tell me after so many years of me practing this in a past life 🪴 🌞 🪟 and carve some pumpkins lol 😂 💜💜💜💜

  • @quietlife7186
    @quietlife7186 Рік тому +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @louisianarainwater
    @louisianarainwater Рік тому

    💚💚💚

  • @adrianbyrne6676
    @adrianbyrne6676 9 місяців тому