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i>They might be a secret sloth in disguise.</p><p id="5698">Sloths aren’t in a rush to get anywhere or do anything. They operate on one speed only: sloooow. The three-toed sloth can climb a mere 6 feet per minute. Usain Bolt can sprint over 23 mph, but sloths would never dream of “bolting” anywhere.</p><p id="c83f"><b>No FOMO here, just JOMO — the joy of missing out.</b></p><figure id="563b"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*qqqMINthrfUsfJIY"><figcaption>Time for my 10th afternoon nap today. Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@javier365?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral">Javier Mazzeo</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure><h2 id="ceb8">We could all use a little more slothitude in our lives.</h2><p id="3fc8">While we frantically scramble to cross things off our to-do lists, sloths are blissfully oblivious to such constructs. They simply exist in each moment, their heart rates an enviable 30–40 beats per minute.</p><p id="5e90"><b>Talk about living in the present.</b></p><h2 id="63e0">So the next time you find yourself stressed and speeding through life, stop and channel your inner sloth.</h2><p id="8425">Take a pause under a shady tree. Appreciate the breeze. Notice the clouds drifting by. Let go of the need to rush. Embrace your right to relaxation.</p><p id="fa66">The sloths would approve. Slow down, chill out and just be.<

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Slothing 101: Achieving True Chill

Have you ever felt like you wake up on the wrong side of the bed some mornings, cranky and ready to faceplant back into your pillow?

We all have days where we wish we could hit snooze on life for a few more hours.

Well, sloths have discovered the secret to living each day in a blissful, zen-like state of chill. These tree-dwelling fur balls have mastered the art of taking it slow.

Forget the rat race — sloths are on sloth time, baby.

Come on up and chill with me bro…. Photo by Sophia Müller on Unsplash

Let’s take a page from their book.

While the rest of the animal kingdom is busy hustling, sloths are content to just hang out.

Literally. Upside down.

For hours on end.

Arms outstretched, they sway gently in the breeze like furry little hippies, without a care in the world.

Their motto? Don’t worry, be slothful.

You know that coworker who seems irritatingly cheerful on Monday mornings? They might be a secret sloth in disguise.

Sloths aren’t in a rush to get anywhere or do anything. They operate on one speed only: sloooow. The three-toed sloth can climb a mere 6 feet per minute. Usain Bolt can sprint over 23 mph, but sloths would never dream of “bolting” anywhere.

No FOMO here, just JOMO — the joy of missing out.

Time for my 10th afternoon nap today. Photo by Javier Mazzeo on Unsplash

We could all use a little more slothitude in our lives.

While we frantically scramble to cross things off our to-do lists, sloths are blissfully oblivious to such constructs. They simply exist in each moment, their heart rates an enviable 30–40 beats per minute.

Talk about living in the present.

So the next time you find yourself stressed and speeding through life, stop and channel your inner sloth.

Take a pause under a shady tree. Appreciate the breeze. Notice the clouds drifting by. Let go of the need to rush. Embrace your right to relaxation.

The sloths would approve. Slow down, chill out and just be.