Guide to Slow Living in a City (5 Tips)

Is it possible to live a slow living lifestyle in a bustling city? In my view, that’s a resounding yes!

I’ve lived in both large cities and small villages. And even though urban life tends to follow a higher pace, the slow lifestyle is not reserved for those that live off the beaten path.

In this video, I’m going to share my guide to slow living in a city with you. Five tips to live more slowly, without actually having to leave the city.

0:00 – Introduction
0:39 – 1. Become a tourist in your own city
3:52 – 2. Find quiet public spaces
5:09 – 3. Living at the third story
6:42 – 4. Make your home slow
9:07 – 5. Engage with art

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[IAmPeterCook]

What is your best slow living tip for city dwellers?

[ExLibris-Alys]

As I’m taking a walk around the city I combat the noise of traffic/people etc by wearing my air pods and playing bird song or even the sound of a rain storm as I walk. Just make sure the volume isn’t so high that you can’t hear anything else at all as that could be dangerous. I’m quite good at shutting out street sounds even without my air pods now.

[rozaucja]

I feel like my life would be perfect if it wasn't for loud neighbor upstairs. I always get a neighbor like that :( the noise drains life out of me, night parties, loud heavy walking, chairs and dropping things. Flats are so expensive in Poland so it's extremely difficult to rent one that suits one's needs. Safe living spaces should be elementary goods. Everyone deserves a good night sleep. Thank you for the video.

[boompace]

Wow youre good! I heard if youtubers do 50 videos the go viral. Keep posting. Your voice is so soothing.

[Vestu]

This channel is a great support to my treatment of depression and anxiety. Thank you. I'm a happy subscriber.

[janeorson]

Thank you for this excellent video! I am very keen on slow-living, but I do get fed up with watching videos of women in long floaty dresses going out to collect the eggs and making bread! I've lived in the countryside for many years, and had horses at the time, but found it very isolating and just plain boring! I absolutely love art, and can sit gazing at certain paintings for ages and becoming very absorbed. If other people want to rush past and cram in as much as possible in the hour they have, that's up to them! I also love to buy a coffee and go and sit in the park, and this became an absolute life-saver during covid. I love libraries, too, and spend ages browsing the shelves of all the books that are available to me for free!

[cathyl]

I have done that several times over the years I have lived in Santa Fe New Mexico. It is full of History

[lindaauld]

Loved your tips on slow living ! Just when I thought I knew everything about minimalism I realise how slow living can enhance it even further !! For me having my home a sanctuary is very important as we have had a terrible week in Durban with massive looting and violence. Linda

[ruthweah]

Get out of the city by bike and explore the country side next to the city, maybe there is a farm where you can buy fresh veggie's or eggs. In my town, just outside it, in the country side, there is an outdoor plant-shop, i buy plants for my balcony and it feels like a day vacation

[grizzlythicc]

Amazing take. This makes my choice in choosing to move to an urban area more solid!

[jenniferma]

I really enjoy your videos Peter! They are practical and realistic. I also believe you don't need to move to a different city or travel to slow down...but appreciating what we already have and enjoying the present moment. 😊

[Californiansurfer]

Downey ca. I went to local library. We had carpanters and bob big boy and mcdonalds and the first Taco Bell. Wow, I have leaned something of home. Wow, thanks.. Downey ca.

[shannonkringen]

I do in Seattle. Lots of nature here ....my focus is on my art taking photos and nature and animals and I tune most noise out

[enaanand]

love your tips! i love strolling, no matter where i am... my tip is to get into the present moment and pay attention to whatever is showing up and unfolding around you. it's a sort of walking meditation... pay attention to the beauty around: the trees, the flowers, the doors... then the smells, the sounds, the music ... (especially if you are lucky enough to find yourself in a magical place like Spain for example) ;)

[patriciamiller]

What a lovely guy (sooo peaceful) thank you ♥️

[sincerelyhm]

New subscriber! 🙋‍♀️ thanks so much for your amazing videos 💕

[carolinefasth]

I love your videos. Much inspiration. Im introvert too. Thank you for saying that.

[monicawalls]

9:05 I cant tell whether the last one was "reading" or "eating" but you know both calm me down 😆 yes great points, going to be a tourist in my own city (Columbus Ohio) tomorrow with my mom. So excited.

[nilox]

Thank you, this is a fantastic video with great tips!

[marcijlo]

Hi Peter, I have just moved into an apartment in a very busy part of Johannesburg so I am still trying to find my slow living tip! The stillness of solitude is the best! Thank you for your video, I am new to your channel.