Six ways to Slow Down the Pace of Modern Life | Guy Lawrence & Matt Omo

#212 At Live in Flow, we are very intentional about enabling people to rebel against a hectic lifestyle so they can slow down to enjoy life. It's an irony of our modern lives that while technology is continually invented to save us time, we use that time to do more and more things, and that causes our lives to be more fast-paced and hectic than ever. Life moves at such a fast pace that it seems to pass us by before we can really enjoy it. However, it doesn't have to be this way. A slower-paced life means making time to enjoy your mornings, instead of rushing off to work in a frenzy. It means taking time to enjoy whatever you're doing, to appreciate the outdoors, to actually focus on whoever you're talking to or spending time with, instead of always being connected to an iPhone or laptop, instead of always thinking about work tasks and emails. It means single-tasking rather than switching between a multitude of tasks and focusing on none of them. Slowing down is a conscious choice, and not always an easy one, but it leads to a greater appreciation for life and a greater level of happiness. And in this episode, Matt Omo and I will share 6 ways that you can do just that. They have really worked for us and they can definitely work for you too. Stay tuned! About Matt: Matt Omo is a leader of the sound healing movement in Australia with over 15 years of experience working with a variety of sound healing techniques bridging cultures and traditions from around the world. The work and awareness around sound healing and its benefits are growing every day. Matt is developing new programs and products to meet this need and continue to support people in discovering the benefits of the healing power of sound. Matt's Website: omosoundjourneys.com Key points with time stamp: Six ways to Slow Down the Pace of Modern Life (00:00) Why we all have to practice gratitude (02:00) What is mindfulness really? (05:37) Stop multitasking to be more present and find a place of connection, peace, happiness, joy, and wellbeing (09:20) Free yourself from the Busy Brag: Being busy is not a badge of honor (20:02) Creating and adopting a morning routine that's geared towards intentional living (24:35) Mentioned in this episode: Sign up for the Upcoming Live in Flow Retreat About me: My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en My website: www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co