Slow Living

Four Essential Principles to Find Balance, Reduce Stress, Embrace Simplicity and Rediscover a Life of Meaning in the Modern World

By: Cora Meadows

Narrated by: Lisa Southam

Discover a new feeling of PURPOSE AND MEANING through the powerful art of Slow Living

Are you stuck in an endless cycle of to-do lists, deadlines, and digital noise—yet feel unfulfilled?

Do you long to slow down, live with intention, and reconnect with what truly matters?

If so, you’re not alone—and this audiobook is your invitation to a more grounded, peaceful life.

Slow Living offers a refreshing antidote to the stress of modern life. Through timeless principles and practical strategies, you'll learn how to simplify, refocus, and live more meaningfully.

• The 4 essential principles of Slow Living to help you reconnect with your core values
• Practical strategies to cover all areas of life, including time management and coping with stress
• Decluttering tips to create calm, intentional spaces
• Ways to nurture genuine relationships and meaningful connection
• How to unplug from digital distractions without losing touch

This isn’t about stopping—it’s about moving through life with clarity, purpose, and joy. Even small changes can lead to big shifts in how you feel, connect, and live.

Picture a life where your choices reflect your values and each day feels intentional, not rushed.

©2025 Durian Willink (P)2025 Durian Willink

Slowing Down to Move Forward

If you’ve been feeling like life’s moving too fast and you’re just trying to keep up, this book is a breath of fresh air. It helped me rethink what really matters and reminded me that a slower, simpler life can be more fulfilling. Personally, it was just what I needed to feel grounded again.

We All Need to Slow Down Sometimes

Slow Living has made an immediate impact on my life. My life has been pure chaos for the past 8 months with two major surgeries that I have had to recover from all while balancing my job, household duties, my daughters dance classes, and keeping my partner happy and satisfied. I have felt as if I was in a hamster wheel at times just running in circles. This audiobook came into my life at the right exact time. The subtitle really says it all. This book has taught me how to reduce the stress in my life by teaching me new time management skills that I never knew I desperately needed. It has taught me how to really view all challenges on a simplistic level and not get too worked up over the little things that I cannot control. Most of all, it has taught me how to be fulfilled, happy, and grateful, for all the wonderful things I do have in my life. I personally found chapter 5 to really hit home which focuses on mindfulness and presence. I think I found that being present is the aspect of my life that I have struggled with the most recently. I feel as if my thoughts are always pulled in a thousand different directions and this book makes me feel grounded again.

Finally Slowing Down

After years of rushing through my days, this book really helped me pause and reevaluate what matters. The ideas felt doable, not preachy or extreme. I started making small changes—less multitasking, more intention—and I actually feel calmer. It reminded me that it’s okay to move at a slower pace and focus on what brings real joy. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by the noise of everyday life, this is a great place to reset.

Simply slowly being yourself

I loved the book and found its message very timely. For me, it provides a great foundation for simply slowly being yourself, something easier said than done in today’s world.

I really appreciate the focus on what truly matters, acting on these values and embracing the discomfort that comes with it. Mindfulness and presence can support this process, while at the same time, they can be strengthened by living in alignment with yourself. It’s a deeply fulfilling, increasingly freeing and never-ending path.

The advice on a minimalist approach, mindful media consumption and digital detox is also very practical. Lastly, I really appreciate the emphasis on cultivating connection, community and deeper relationships from an authentic place.

A Gentle Invitation to Intentional Living

This audiobook is a thoughtful and timely antidote that serves as both a philosophical reflection and a practical guide for those seeking to reclaim balance, presence, and purpose in an increasingly chaotic world. Meadows offers a compelling case for embracing simplicity, mindfulness, and intentionality in daily life with a tone that is as soothing as its message. Each chapter gently unfolds a key aspect of slow living, from decluttering physical spaces to cultivating meaningful rituals and conscious consumption, one of the audiobook’s most commendable features. The author’s reflections on the art of saying “no” and establishing boundaries are particularly impactful, offering listeners actionable tools for protecting their time and energy. Southam’s narration perfectly complements the material—her calm, steady delivery reinforces the book’s tranquil ambiance, making the listening experience feel almost meditative. A beautiful companion for mindful mornings or reflective evenings.