The Slow Living Collective

There’s a particular kind of magic that settles over the world this time of year. Maybe you’ve felt it too, that gentle call to exhale, to let things soften a little. To stop chasing the next thing and instead linger in the moment, barefoot in the garden with dirt under your nails and absolutely no idea where your phone is (and honestly, not caring either).

Summer has its own rhythm. She doesn’t rush. She unfurls. She shows up unapo...

When I look around online all I ever see is the traditional depiction of a homestead. People living in the countryside, surrounded by fields, with their own land, maybe some chickens and ample space to grow and live.

But let’s be honest, that isn’t the reality for most of us, and the thing is I used to think that was my dream too. Until I actually refocused my vision and focused on where I am at right now. It was then that I realise...

If you had asked me a few years ago what my secret to success was, I’d have told you, hands down, that it was productivity. I was obsessed. I mean, who wasn’t? The hustle culture was in full swing, and I bought into it whole heartedly. If I wasn’t ticking things off my to do list, I felt like I wasn’t doing enough, like I wasn’t good enough. Every moment of my day was crammed with tasks, plans, and deadlines. My life was a race, an...

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel disconnected from the natural rhythms that have guided humanity for centuries. With artificial lighting, technology, and a never-ending stream of tasks, we’ve lost touch with the cycles of nature, the changing seasons, the ebb and flow of life that comes with each shift in the weather.

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A fair few years ago, I thought I had it all figured out. I’d made a vow to slow down, to simplify, to live intentionally. I was going to build this beautiful, peaceful life where every moment was carefully curated, where every meal was from scratch, every chore was perfectly executed, and every season was embraced in its full, slow living glory.

Sounds dreamy, right?

But here’s the kicker: trying to create the perfect slow life made...

I am so excited you’re here today because we are diving into one of my absolute favourite things - growing your own food, even if you’ve only got a tiny space to work with.

Now, if you’re thinking, “Yeah, but I don’t have a garden,” let me stop you right there. You don’t need one! For five years, I gardened exclusively on my balcony before I got my allotment, and even now, my little balcony garden is still going strong. I’ve grown j...

Spring has a way of making us want to throw open the windows, clear out the junk drawer, and scrub every surface until it gleams. There’s something about the longer days and lighter evenings that stirs up the urge for a fresh start. But while we’re wiping down shelves and hauling out bags of donations, how often do we think about the clutter we can’t see?

I’m talking about the emotional and mental mess, the overwhelm, the overcommit...

As winter slowly loosens its grip at long last and the first whispers of spring have been noticable, we find ourselves at a moment of quiet transformation. The shift from one season to the next is more than just a change in weather it’s an invitation to realign, refresh, and embrace the gentle energy of renewal.

I love the transition from winter to spring (and also summer to autumn), there seems to be so many marked and obvious chan...

When Living Your Truth Challenges Others

Have you ever made a lifestyle choice - like slowing down, home educating, or growing your own food, only to have someone react defensively? Maybe they make a passive aggressive comment, question your decision, or act like your way of living is a personal attack on theirs. If so, you’re not alone. Many people experience pushback when they choose a different path, especially when it challenges...

Can you feel it? The mornings are getting lighter, the air smells fresher, and there’s this quiet hum of energy in the world around us. Spring is waking up and with it, the urge to do all the things kicks in. We start making bigger to-do lists, filling up our schedules, and before we know it, we’re sprinting through the season instead of soaking it in. But what if we did things differently this year? What if, instead of speeding up...

Parenting is a juggling act, isn’t it? There are endless to-do lists, work, school activities, social commitments, extra-curricular activities, not to mention alongside managing a home, it often feels like there’s no room to breathe. The busier life gets, the easier it is to lose sight of what truly matters.

This is where simplifying family life comes in. Simplifying isn’t about cutting out everything or living like a minimalist mon...

If you’ve ever hesitated to embrace a slower lifestyle because you’re worried about being seen as lazy, you’re not alone, it is for some reasons a really common misconception about what it means to live a slow and simple life. In a culture that celebrates overachievement and constant hustle, slow living can feel like rebellion. The idea of slowing down, of doing less to live more intentionally, is often misunderstood. But let’s cle...

Let’s be real: life feels like it’s running on double speed most days. Deadlines loom, notifications buzz constantly and the endless to-do list seems to grow by the hour. In this fast-paced world, we’re told that busyness equals worthiness. But here’s the secret no one’s shouting: slowing down might just be the most productive thing you can do.

Slowness isn’t about doing less though, it’s about doing things with more intention, pres...

I’ve been working in creative industries for over 20 years now, and there’s one thing that always seems to come up is this idea that creators should work for free. It’s a concept that’s been normalised over so many years, but the truth is, it’s not just frustrating to live with, it’s unsustainable. If you’re offering a service, whether it’s a product, a lesson, or a piece of content, that time and expertise needs to be valued.

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Is it spending your days curled up with a book in a cozy cottage? Living off the grid, away from the demands of modern life? Or maybe just sitting around, doing absolutely nothing?

Let’s be real for quick moment - when I first heard about slow living, I immediately pictured someone in a countryside cottage, sipping tea all day, completely detached from the chaos of the world. And honestly? It sounded dreamy but totally unrealistic f...

Not too long ago, I found myself caught up in the whirlwind of hustle culture. I was trapped in the relentless cycle of needing to do more, be more, and achieve more, convinced that if I didn’t push myself every second, I’d fall behind. If you didn’t catch my episode (and post) on how my MLM Wake-Up Call That Inspired My Slow Living Lifestyle, then be sure to check it out.

Long story short, feeling the weight of neverending tasks, a...

It’s January 1st. The world feels full of promise, doesn’t it? There’s something about the clean slate of a brand new year that has us buzzing with excitement. You wake up feeling like anything is possible. You’ve spent hours reflecting, organising, and setting goals, maybe even planning how this year will be different from all the others.

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The air feels heavy, doesn’t it? January hits, and suddenly, the world demands that we revamp our lives overnight. New Year’s resolutions come knocking like an uninvited guest, offering promises of transformation but if only we commit to them perfectly. But here’s a radical thought: what if we didn’t? What if the pressure to fix ourselves wasn’t crammed into the coldest, darkest part of the year? (or at all, but that’s another post...