Slow Living Doesn't Mean Nothing Gets Done Are you feeling overwhelmed by the never-ending hustle? Do you crave a slower, more intentional way of living? Then you cannot miss this episode of A New Direction! I’m sitting down with best-selling author Stephanie O'Dea to talk about her latest book, Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World. Stephanie has mastered the art of slowing down without falling behind, and she’s sharing exactly how we can do the same. We’ll dive into the myths of productivity, how goals do not help you find your purpose, the power of mindful choices, and her 5 practical steps to create a life that truly aligns with what matters most. If you’ve ever felt like you’re racing through life without actually living it, this conversation is for you. Don't think that Slow Living means not getting things done.  Slow living simply means finding ways to remove the clutter, focus on the right things, eliminate the minutia, and bring harmony back to your life. Stephanie O'Dea's book: Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World is an outstanding and slightly unsettling read.  Why do I say "unsettling", because it runs counterintuitively how we are told to live. In a world where we are so focused on outcomes, Stephanie helps to focus on the journey, live a life of peaceful living in the chaos, and yet gives us practical actionable steps that helps us achieve our dreams. She doesn't simply give us a philosophy or theory of living, but has a process from our health, to our finances, to our relationships of how we can live life not overwhelmed but in control. She loves her acronyms!  And one of the best in Slow Living is PROM...Purge, Remove, Organize, Maintain.  It doesn't simply apply to the clutter of your home, but can be applied to our relationships, finances and more. I found Slow Living challenging.  But I also found it refreshing.  If you have an open mindset, this book will help you succeed.  And her formula for doing such looks like this: MINDSET + ACTION + CONSISTENCY = SUCCESS.  And to get there you need to be SLOW...Simply Only Look Within. Great book! Take the advice.  Do the steps. It's well worth the journey to living a life on purpose.  Purchase Slow Living by clicking here! A New Direction is so grateful to our sponsors, please find their Facebook pages and Instagram Profiles and LIKE and FOLLOW them. Enhance Your Audiobook Experience with Zoundy! If you’re an author or narrator looking to produce high-quality audiobooks with ease, Zoundy is the ultimate tool you need. Designed specifically for audiobook creation, Zoundy delivers crystal-clear sound, seamless editing capabilities, and professional-grade production tools—all in one intuitive platform. Whether you’re recording your own book or refining your narration, Zoundy ensures every word is heard with perfection. And here’s the best part: As a listener of A New Direction, you get an exclusive deal! Head over to zoundy.com/jay and use the code JAY25 at checkout to unlock special savings on your audiobook production. Don’t settle for anything less than studio-quality sound—power up your audiobook journey today with Zoundy! and Linda Craft Team, Realtors they not only sponsor A New Direction, but they are the “Life Transition Experts”. When it comes to selling or buying a home there is always a life transition associated with that move.  And for more than 40 years Linda Craft Team Realtors have been taking the stress and obstacles out of the transition process. Linda built her business in 1985 one relationship at a time, and her team and her continue to do the same things today and provide personalized legendary customer service.  They can help you regardless of where you live.  Check them out by going to www.LindaCraft.com Did you know A New Direction is available on nearly every podcast platform and available on DBTV which is on Apple TV, Roku,
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