Off the Hamster-Wheel: Young People Are ‘Slow Living’ to Counter Hustle Culture
'Slow living' and occupying yourself with hobbies like knitting, reading, and pottery can help beat burnout.
By: ANOUSHKA RAJESH
Ever fantasised about calling it quits and moving to the mountains? Ever wanted to give up the '9 to 5 life' in favour of spending your time doing languid activities like gardening or pottery or running a quaint little cafe, or perhaps a bookstore?
Instead of flipping your whole life over to get some peace of mind away from the bustle of modern life, you could take a page out of the book of celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Deepika Padukone who are ditching the fast-paced hustle culture for 'slow living'.
At the heart of it, slow living involves hitting pause on the rut of fast-paced living to take a breath and recalibrate your life. Find out more HERE.
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