RVING THE SLOW WAY
Studies tell us that SLOWING DOWN is proven to be better for your mental well-being .
There ’ s a shift in the way we are traveling , a movement you could say . Perhaps it was due to the health implications of the past couple years or maybe it started before that , as pushback from our busy everyday lives . The desire to slow down . To quite literally stop and smell the roses . In simple terms , it ’ s as small as taking the longer path at the trailhead or spending five more minutes soaking in the views at the end of the hike . The big picture includes immersing yourself in a whole new area that you never knew existed . Slow RVing is what we were made for and it ’ s time to appreciate the time .
To put it simply , slow travel is the opportunity to get off the highway and wander down the back roads . Off the beaten path where you can create a connection to a local area by spending a longer time in one spot . Savoring the local food , culture , music , people , and landscape . Leave the bucket list behind and author your own adventure .
When we slow down and gain a greater appreciation for the moment , that ’ s when beautiful things happen . Creating connections by taking the time to step inside the small coffee shop instead of the drive-thru and chat with the locals about where they suggest you should visit while in their area . Attend the nearby farmer ’ s market instead of going to the big grocery store to spend your dollars locally at the same time you show mother nature a little love .
In fact , several studies tell us that slowing down is proven to be better for your mental well-being . Contrary to popular belief slowing down actually allows you to do more . When you take the time to slow down you gain the ability to appreciate the things around you and experience a greater sense of peace and happiness . Though for the average person slowing down can be tough to acclimate to at first .
The wonderful thing is we can start with the small moments now and build on them into something bigger . You could begin by slowing down the pace to your destination to keep safety your main focus and even stop at one of those silly roadside attractions . Not rushing the giggling kids through your early pancake breakfast in order to get a better parking spot and avoid a few crowds . It could mean that you don ’ t see every single sight at your destination and instead start planning your next trip back while absorbing what you do see for a longer time . Perhaps it means putting in the extra effort to make dinner at the campsite something special even though that means a few more dishes to wash later .
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