Blog post for slow-living magazines
Some magazines seem like they just want to make you feel bad about yourself – because they do. It’s a very profitable business tactic, because if a company can make you feel bad about something, it means that they can sell you something to “fix” the problem.
There are some good eggs on the newsstand, however. The 5 that I have in mind are magazine publications that focus on slow living and mindfulness, rather than telling women what they should wear and who celebrity X is dating. I’m all for the fun fashion and playful gossip, but some of these magazines promote toxic messages, especially for teen readers. I’d like to share a few magazines that feature more “wholesome,” for lack of a better word, content.
Here are the 5 publications that do an amazing job of promoting and celebrating slow living and mindfulness – and why you should pick them up.
1. Breathe
Breathe magazine is about how to create a happier, healthier, and more stress-free life. It centers on mindfulness and features beautiful illustrations that are soothing to look at all on their own. Every time I’ve read an article from this magazine, it’s left me feeling calmer and inspired.
The main touchpoints of this publication are wellbeing, mindfulness, creativity, and escape. I could use a lot more of each of those things in my life.
2. Bella Grace Magazine
This magazine has a special place in my heart. Bella Grace Magazine is filled with personal essays (essays centering around a story from the author’s life) from women of all walks of life. It is women-founded by President Kellene Giloff and Editor-in-Chief Christen Hammons, and focuses on the simplicity of life, and on slow-living.
This is the perfect read to bring with you on a road trip or read slowly throughout the month. My collection of Bella Grace issues also looks beautiful on my shelves.
Plus, if you take a peek in Issue #22, you might see an essay by yours truly.
3. Oh
Oh is an indie magazine that focuses on mindfulness and the edification of its readers. Created by three friends, Oh magazine focuses on mindfulness without giving you a to-do list of things to accomplish and buy. Rather, it focuses on celebrating the reader where they are at, and sharing first-person stories from contributors.
Darling magazine is as beautiful as it is edifying.
4. Darling,
Darling, is a brand (magazine, blog, and store) that struck a chord deep within me when I first found it. It’s a brand that celebrates women, that speaks to our needs and wants on a peer-to-peer level. It’s women-founded and women-run, and is frankly stunning.
It was also one of the first major publications to choose to not airbrush or edit the photos of their models, ever. It’s refreshing and authentic in a way that I have rarely seen on the magazine rack.
I first found out about them in this podcast, and I think the founder and CEO, Sarah Dubbeldam, explains the ethos of the company, as well as the journey it took to bring it to life. It’s definitely worth a listen, even just for how cool of a story it is.
5. Mindful Magazine
The title of this magazine says it all. Mindful as a brand focuses on helping its reader to improve their sleep, anxiety, meditation, compassion, and calmness. What’s not to love about that?
With beautiful, research-based articles, Mindful gives you the tools to live a more empowered life.
So, if you’re someone who could use more mindfulness in your life, and are interested in the art of slow living, head to your local bookstore to grab a copy of these publications. And remember that these publications are meant to be read on a park bench on a sunny day, with the breeze blowing gently across your cheek.