What Is a Slow-Living Business?

When people hear the phrase "slow-living lifestyle," they often picture homesteading—living off the land, baking bread from scratch, and swearing off technology forever. And while that’s one version of slow living, it’s definitely not the whole story.

For starters, let me be clear: You’ll have to pry my technology out of my cold, dead, Gen X hands. (IYKYK.)

A slow-living business isn’t about giving everything up; it’s about creating something that works with your life, not against it. It’s about freedom, flexibility, and a pace that feels good for your body, mind, and soul. In this post, I’ll break down what a slow-living business looks like and how embracing this approach can help you find peace, balance, and the life you deserve.

Introducing… a Slow-Living Lifestyle

Slow living is about being present in every moment, learning to trust yourself when making decisions, and taking consistent actions.

When you adopt a slow-living lifestyle, you remove things that no longer serve you and add activities and routines that make you happy. It’s about finding what lights you up and adding more of it while removing the things that have bad vibes. 

It’s true for some that means less technology, social media, or screen time. For others (like me), it means cultivating joy, working and living intuitively, and leaving toxic relationships behind. I focus on making slow, careful decisions for myself and my businesses that are intuitive and intentional.

Life slows down when you learn to hone your intuition and live from a place of inner happiness. You’re no longer rushing to keep up with someone else’s schedule, comparing yourself to others, or racing to get to the finish line. You realize that life is a marathon, not a sprint, and it’s about enjoying the ride.

Creating a Slow-Living Business

A slow-living business, then, is one in which you always act mindfully, intuitively, and intentionally toward goals that you define. You don't compare yourself with others, and you don't worry about what others think. You define your strengths, set your goals, and share your light with the world. You do what feels best to you.

That means no more hustle culture, no more working 24/7, and no more stress over where your next dollar is coming from.

It also means that—particularly if you’re a business owner who is neurodivergent, lives with chronic illness, or is on a healing journey—you can use slow-living techniques to adapt your business to your energy and capabilities. You don’t have to compare your business or your progress to other people. Instead, you can simply move slowly and consistently at a pace that’s right for you.

If this sounds good, I encourage you to take a few minutes today to rest, meditate, journal, go for a stroll, sit outside and listen to nature, or do something else that helps you feel calmer and more connected. Set a timer if needed; five minutes is often enough for you to unwind.

Living mindfully and intentionally means being aware of what is working (and not working) in your business, relationships, finances, health, or anything else that you’re focusing on in your life. You take things one step at a time and move toward consistent progress toward any goal (which you then absolutely crush!).

Entrepreneurship on YOUR Terms

Everyone tells you to pick a niche, make a product, and boom! You have a business.

And while that sounds easy like Sunday morning in theory, in reality… 

It is super hard to start a business the way everyone tells you to, especially when your life, brain, body, and goals are simply not wired the same way. I don’t know about you, but I’m done working 60-hour workweeks and buying into hustle culture. I love my slow-living business, and I want that for you, too.

Like a Swiftie trying to get backstage at a concert—or a ticket at all, let’s be real—all those doubts about whether you can create a successful slow-living business start sneaking in. 

Can I keep up with everything all the experts say I have to do?

Will I really be able to make money by only working a few hours a day?

Is it possible to run a successful business on my own without feeling frazzled and overwhelmed?

Beautiful friend, that’s what I’m here for!

If you want to:

Run a slow-living business in complete confidence, so you can give your body and soul the room they need to grow (not to mention time to spend with your family, friends, and hobbies)... 

Then you are in the right place!

Presenting… The 7-Day Slow Living Challenge!

If you’re thinking, “Slow living sounds great, but how do I actually start?” Lucky for you, I’ve decided to make it easy with my free 7-Day Slow Living Challenge! 

I specially designed this challenge to support women entrepreneurs who want slow-living lifestyles.

Sign up today to get daily challenges sent to your inbox. You'll learn, step by step, the skills you need to build a slow-living lifestyle that rejuvenates your heart and soul.

No gatekeeping, either! I give you the secrets to slow living, including being present in every moment, trusting yourself when making decisions, and taking small steps toward your goals.

Learn the skills you need to build a slow-living lifestyle. 

Stop Stressing and Start Slow Living

Hopefully this post has helped clear up what a slow-living business is and how you can start incorporating a slow-living lifestyle into your routine. 

Once you start learning the skills for slow-living, you’ll start reaping the benefits, including less stress, less overwhelm, and more fulfillment in your life.

I love that for you!

If you have questions or comments about starting a slow-living business, let me know in the comments below. I’m here to help!