Good. You don’t need to be.
Slowing down doesn’t mean meditating on a mountain or lighting 14 candles. It means being slightly more aware of what you’re already doing.
Like...
- Actually tasting your morning coffee, instead of chugging it.
- Noticing the color of the sky before you check your phone.
- Taking one photo with intention, not twenty in a blur.
These are micro-pauses. They’re simple. And they compound.
Why Slowing Down Makes You Happier
Science agrees: people who regularly slow down (even briefly) report higher happiness, more emotional clarity, and greater memory recall.
When you slow down:
- Your stress hormone (cortisol) drops.
- Your brain processes experience instead of skipping it.
- Your brain processes experience instead of skipping it.
Translation? You feel more. You remember more. You feel more alive.
The Role of Rituals: Memory Anchors in Action
At Riblo, we believe in the power of printing memories — not for decoration, but for emotion.
Flipping through a photobook is a modern-day ritual. It slows your heartbeat. It triggers smiles. It invites reflection.
Slowing down isn’t about doing less. It’s about feeling more from what you’re already living.