In the midst of the fast-paced and overwhelming working environments, the term “Slow Living” is becoming a meaningful counterculture among Gen Z that slowly shifted from a mere trend, to some kind of lifestyle. Might come as a coping mechanism from facing the hustle culture, activities such as running, yoga, padel, until hiking a mountain are being embraced not just as wellness trends, but as intentional choices to regain control over time, energy, and mental health. This movement can even be seen by the existence of social communities or some wellness facilities that are increasingly common in the society.

However, the slow living we’re talking about is not about doing less for the sake of laziness, but about being more mindful and meaningful. Whether it’s joining a before-work yoga class or spending Sunday morning, running at Car Free Days with the community, this generation is carving out space for slowness amidst demanding schedules. Thus, with Kak Adinda Almaira, who is also enthusiastically having an interest in wellness activities while still working at PwC, we discuss how these counterculture shifts come from our generation. One thing to be sure, slow living is no longer just an aesthetic, it’s a grounded lifestyle shift that challenges the expectations of a speed-obsessed world.