Stepping into the age of young adulthood is mainly about making it to the top, working hard, being productive, using every bit of energy into work to survive the hustle culture. When you have the hustle mentality, you put forth consistent effort to move forward, work, and do something. Consequences result from the tendency to put work before everything else, prioritize it above all else, and sacrifice your mental health for the sake of intense competition and recognition. Fast-paced environments are required by the hustle culture, yet they don't always provide productive outcomes and may even be disadvantageous.

According to a research published in 2018 in Current Cardiology Reports, people who work more than 50 hours a week have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. There is also a chance of developing mental health illnesses, and some of the issues are signs of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. The World Health Organization (WHO) describes burnout as a syndrome brought on by continuous stress, and hustle culture causes workers to feel it and has a severe impact on their health. That’s why the art of slow-living  flourished.

The main pillars of the slow-living lifestyle are simplicity, minimalism, mindfulness, and sustainability. Unlike the common misconception, “slow” doesn’t necessarily imply being unproductive or lazy, it simply involves slowing down to turn off the automatic pilot mode we frequently find ourselves in. As a result, we are able to arrange our priorities and allot the proper amount of time per each task and activity. It’s a lifestyle to encourage a more intentional & meaningful approach to life, it’s about being present, and spending time on things that align with our internal values.

Some simple ways to incorporate “slow-living” in your daily life include taking time for yourself, getting back to hobbies, reading, taking walks in nature, spending quality time with family and friends, and cutting down unnecessary distractions. As an old saying goes, “slow and steady wins the race.”