Part 3/8:
Recognizing the Need for Change
Recognizing a need for change, the author sets ambitious goals for 2025, prominently including the promise to prioritize “being” over “doing.” This goal stemmed from conversations with a friend and a realization of the need to engage in life more fully, rather than merely keeping busy. The objective is underpinned by a desire to find a sustainable rhythm of work, recreation, and rest—one that permits the individual to restore their mental and physical well-being without fear of falling back into old habits.
Setting Practical Boundaries
To pursue a slow living approach, the author establishes several practical boundaries: