the musings: a journal on design, photography, visual storytelling and slow living

My field notes on design, art, photography and visual storytelling, with slow living, lifestyle and the everyday woven through. A place for this Yorkshire gal to ramble away about what I’m making, noticing and finding inspiration in, from the work on my screen to the very real and slow-living inspired life beyond it.

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Everyday Enhancement, The Slow Living Way.

Slow living is a growing trend, it has gained traction in the past few years and many individuals have grasped at the tailcoats of this lifestyle to help us through an unsettling few years globally. The goal is always ultimately the same; to move at a slower pace, not moving physically, but to move conceptually. It is a lifestyle switch and requires us to hang up the rushing around and instead take things up in a considered and meaningful order, preserving energy with a focus on self-care. The final outcome will hopefully give us more time to appreciate what we have, reduce stress levels, and mold us into more mindful, calm people overall.

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Affirmations To Avoid Burnout

Are you feeling run down and stressed out? Do you feel like you can't keep up with the demands of everyday life? You are not alone. Many people, especially creative people suffer from burnout, me included. Sometimes it feels like there is so much to juggle, with a business, children, trying to keep up with hobbies and a sprinkle of self-care, but don't worry, I wanted to share with you some affirmations that I use to help me to stay sane and productive during times of stress and when the overwhelm starts to creep in.

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Curating a Slow-Living Brand: The Basics

A business's ethos is the backbone of its success. Creating a memorable, artistic, and timeless image can be difficult, but it doesn't have to be. Creating a Slow-Living Brand is all about consistency, which means that every time someone encounters your brand they will know who you are and what you do, they will feel the Slow-Living ethos that your brand oozes and will feel a sense of calm from your brand's presence.

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