Take It Slow: What Sloths Can Teach Us About Self-Care

[ Featuring our new “Take It Slow” design by Stacy O ]

In a world that rewards speed, hustle, and constant doing, it can feel radical to slow down. But what if slowing down is actually one of the most powerful forms of self-care we have?

That’s the reminder behind our new design, “Take It Slow”, featuring a kawaii sloth relaxing at their desk, headphones on, living their best soft life. Created by artist Stacy O, this design isn’t just cute (although it totally is), it’s a gentle nudge to pause, breathe, and move through life at your own pace.

🦥 Why Sloths Move Slowly (And Why That’s Actually Brilliant)

Sloths are some of the slowest-moving animals on the planet, and it’s not because they’re lazy. Their slow movement is a smart survival strategy. Here’s why:

• Low-energy lifestyle: Sloths have a super slow metabolism, so they conserve energy by moving deliberately and resting often.
• Camouflage experts: By moving slowly, they blend into their environment and avoid predators.
• Built for calm: Everything about them, from their strong grip to their relaxed pace, is designed for low-stress living.

They aren’t rushing to prove anything. They’re just existing, calmly and intentionally. And honestly? There’s something beautiful about that.

🌿 The Mental Health Benefits of Taking It Slow

You don’t have to move at sloth-speed all the time, but intentionally slowing down even for a few moments a day can support your well-being in big ways. Here's how:

1. Reduces Stress

When you take things slow, you give your nervous system a break. Slowing your breathing, stepping back from the noise, or even walking mindfully can help reduce cortisol (your body’s stress hormone).

2. Improves Clarity

Constant rushing leads to overwhelm and burnout. Slowing down can help you regain perspective, make better decisions, and feel more grounded in the present.

3. Increases Presence

When you stop trying to multitask or race through your day, you begin to notice more, your thoughts, your surroundings, your emotions. And that kind of presence? That’s where real self-care lives.

4. Supports Emotional Regulation

Moving slower often gives your mind a chance to process emotions as they arise, rather than pushing through or brushing them aside.

💛 How to Practice “Sloth Mode” Self-Care

You don’t need to climb trees or nap for 15 hours a day to live like a sloth (though that sounds kind of amazing). Here are a few gentle ways to take it slow:

• ✨ Take a tech-free walk and notice the sounds and sights around you 
• ✨ Set a timer for 2 minutes and do nothing but breathe 
• ✨ Do one task at a time, without rushing
• ✨ Say no to the things that don’t serve you right now
• ✨ Wear something cozy that reminds you you’re allowed to rest (psst… like this hoodie)

🛍️ A Cozy Reminder to Slow Down

Our new “Take It Slow” design is available now on hoodies, crewnecks, and tees, featuring the most relaxed sloth you’ve ever seen, by artist Stacy O. It’s more than a cute moment, it’s a wearable permission slip to pause, breathe, and be gentle with yourself.

➡️ [Shop the Take It Slow collection here]

Because rest isn’t a reward. It’s a right. 💛
And sometimes, the kindest thing you can do is take it slow, just like the sloth.