Topic: Slow Living Movement

A decade-long journey with the Slow Living movement began as a response to intense work-related stress and anxiety. While initial changes like decluttering and restructuring work provided immediate relief, the lifestyle eventually became a quiet baseline that requires periodic recalibration when the calendar begins to fill up again.

A career transition in 2016 marked a departure from the corporate rat race and traditional markers of success like home and car upgrades. Discovery of Brooke McAlary’s "The Slow Your Home Podcast" (now titled The Tortoise) introduced the Slow Living Movement, emphasizing mindfulness and intentional choices. This shift focused on living sustainably and prioritizing personal well-being over societal pressure to keep up with peers.

Louise Miller recounts her transition from being a chronically busy professional to a productivity coach following a 2015 health crisis. After being diagnosed with work-related stress and anxiety, she discovered the Slow Living Movement during a recovery period in Northumberland. This realization led her to resign from her corporate role and pursue a more sustainable lifestyle.