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How to Slow Down - Thriving in a Fast World Through the Power of Slowing Down

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Learn from Carl Honoré, the leading voice of the global Slow Movement, why putting on the brakes is the powerful, counterintuitive secret to thriving in a fast world in this 46-minute course. Discover why slowing down benefits both yourself and those around you while exploring practical strategies you can apply in daily life. Examine the concepts of running slow, timekeeping, and connection as you delve into how the slow philosophy applies to family relationships, romance, and work environments. Master slow work techniques and slow thinking approaches while understanding how to create slow spaces for reflection and leisure. Develop skills for applying slow principles to help others and learn how to integrate these transformative practices into your everyday routine to combat the constant rush, busyness, and distraction of modern life.

Syllabus

How to slow down with Carl Honoré
Running
Slow
Timekeeping
Connect
Family
Romance
Work
Slow Work
Slow Thinking
Slow Spaces
Leisure
Slow for Others
Finish

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TED

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