How slow living helps you be more present with author of Chasing Slow, Erin Loechner
Jan 23, 2024
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Joey is joined by Erin Loechner, author of Chasing Slow. They discuss the essence of slow living and why she stepped back from the online world. Erin shares practical tips on how to live a more intentional life, build margin, and opt out of a technology-dominated world.
Slow living allows us to be present and engaged with our loved ones.
The opt-out family movement prioritizes meaningful relationships and offline moments over excessive technology use.
In motherhood, finding purpose and fulfillment comes from intentional engagement and nourishing relationships.
Deep dives
The Importance of Chasing Slow
Chasing slow is about shifting our mindset and finding joy in the simple moments. It's about considering the options and not just following the mainstream. It encourages us to take a step back and really notice the people around us. By creating margin in our lives, we can be more present and engaged with our loved ones. It's a journey of self-discovery and finding purpose beyond productivity. Chasing slow is about embracing the beauty of life and making intentional choices.
The Opt-Out Family Movement
The opt-out family movement encourages us to question the role of technology in our lives. It challenges the notion that being connected 24/7 is necessary for happiness. Instead, it focuses on building meaningful relationships and engaging with our families. The movement advocates for creating offline moments and finding activities that offer nourishment, engagement, and happiness. By opting out of excessive technology use, we can prioritize connection and family values. It's about finding balance and purpose in a world that is constantly connected.
Finding Purpose in Motherhood
In the journey of motherhood, it is common to feel lost and question our purpose. Instead of focusing on productivity and external validation, we can redefine our purpose as mothers. It starts with being intentional about the kind of mother we want to be and how we want our children to remember us. The goal is to create meaningful interactions and moments with our children by embracing the present and nourishing the relationships. By focusing on moments of engagement and connection, we can find purpose and fulfillment in the role of motherhood.
Living with Margin and Second Order Thinking
Living with margin means creating space and time for ourselves and our relationships. It involves practicing second order thinking, which is asking 'what happens next' before making decisions. By having margin, we can slow down and be more present in our lives. It allows us to notice the people around us and engage with them on a deeper level. Margin gives us the opportunity to set intentional goals for ourselves throughout the day and make the most of our interactions and experiences.
Taking the First Steps towards Chasing Slow and Opting Out
To start chasing slow, we can begin by shifting our mindset and considering the options in our lives. Instead of following societal pressures, we can embrace the joy of simple moments and prioritize meaningful connections. To opt out, we can practice second order thinking and ask ourselves 'what happens next' when it comes to technology use. By setting intentional goals and creating margin in our lives, we can find a balance between technology and real-life engagement. It starts with being present, noticing the people around us, and making small changes that align with our values.
This week on The Aro Podcast, Joey is joined by Erin Loechner, author of Chasing Slow and Founder of the Opt-Out Family movement. Erin, a former social media influencer with over a million followers, shares her journey in the early days of the influencer industry and explains why she decided to step back from the online world to embrace a slower, more intentional life for her family. Joey and Erin discuss the essence of slow living, and how it allows you to truly be present for and around the people in your life. They also touch on Erin's concept of living a life of margin and Erin offers practical tips on how to build this into daily routines. She also gives a sneak peek into her upcoming book, Opt Out Family, and shares valuable advice for parents looking to slow down or opt-out of a technology-dominated world.