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The Art of Slowing Down

How to Find Peace and Purpose in a Hectic World
By Jo Peters
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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...... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Take a deep breath, get grounded in your surroundings and discover a peaceful pace of life with this simple guide to slow living. The tips and techniques inside this calming companion will not only boost your mental and physical well-being, but also enrich your relationships and help you reconnect with what really matters.

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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!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781837996377

Publisher: Summersdale Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 July 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vie

Illustration: 180 full-colour images, vectors and illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

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.

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