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Downshifting tips
Stop multitasking
An oxford university research revealed a growing sentiment against supermom culture, nothing that it takes a toll on domestic life. If you
have to work and be responsible for the domestic front too, don't be too exacting upon yourself. An occasional untidy cupboard or a simple meal won't kill anyone. The cell phone can be switched off while driving or at mealtimes; every social engagement does not have to be attended.
Slow reading
If reading is your passion, then speed-reading is not a virtue. Read and enjoy. And while you are at it, do read Carl Honore's 'In Praise of Slow' and also 'Under Pressure:Rescuing our children from the culture hyperparenting'.
Woo Slow
Give speed dating the miss. Take your time wooing. Use flowers, poetry and chocolates. No SMS please.
Have a slow hobby
Slow-mo recommends cultivating a pastime like knitting or gardening-a few potted plants in the balcony will do. Gardening teaches patience and plants take their time and cannot be rushed. Slow paced programmers on radio, can soothe frayed nerves more effectively than the breathless talkathons on FM radio.
Slow Careers
Students, you don't have to prepare for IIT-JEE along with your boards. Take a year off. Who knows, you might perhaps find your vacation elsewhere.
Burn Slow
It may sound paradoxical to call sports and burning calories a slow activity, But yoga, meditation, tai chi and Pilates could tried out.
Take a mini break
Even the busiest person can afford to switch off for half and hour a day. Go for a small walk or just stand by the window for a bit. In the evening, go to park, not for structured laugher club session, but just clear your head and admire the birds and trees.
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