{"product_id":"the-scottish-art-of-living-slowly","title":"The Scottish Art of Living Slowly","description":"Step away from hustle culture, leave devices at the door and explore a life lived more slowly, with practical activities inspired by a year in the Scottish Highlands. Written by wildlife conservationist turned content creator Molly Ella, this nurturing book will take you through a slow year amongst the beautiful Scottish landscape. Each monthly chapter is based around a concept, from \"\"curiosity\"\" to \"\"gratitude\"\" to \"\"plodding\"\", and combines Molly's experiences growing up on the Isle of Arran, working in conservation and living in a Tiny Home in the Scottish Highlands. Key lessons and ideas for practical activities are woven throughout, helping us live more intentionally wherever we are based. Each chapter features:Theme: emerge, inhabit, nostalgia, imagine – the concept of each chapter links with Scottish traditions and what's happening in natureTopic: the importance of deep work for creativity, gently romanticizing your life, encouraging meaningful connections, planning vs being present, and moreNature spot: read about red squirrels, capercaillie, kingfishers, wildflowers, mushrooms, rock pools, trees and even slugsActivity ideas: start a nature diary, take part in citizen science, create your own curriculum, devise deep work rituals and mark the solstices.     Molly gently inspires us to strive for a life that genuinely serves us – even if it's not what society expects – demonstrating that connecting with nature is the key to allowing our real selves to emerge.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57507758834037,"sku":"9781836810650","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781836810650.jpg?v=1787042899","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/the-scottish-art-of-living-slowly","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}