Sunny Side Up: Slowing down isn’t about doing less


In a fast-moving world, it’s easy to forget: slowing down doesn’t mean doing less – it means experiencing more. — Filepic

We have all heard the advice – slow down, take a pause, be more present. But what does that actually mean in the middle of everyday life? 

In our new book, The Tyranny Of Speed (2025), Prof Eugene Tee and I explore the tendency to rush through the most important parts of living – how we work, how we treat ourselves, and how we connect with others.

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