Have you heard of the new wellness trend called “slowmaxxing?” Essentially, slowmaxxing involves—you guessed it—slowing down (to the maxx?) Or, in other words, moving more intentionally through your daily routines. Here’s what experts say about the trend. Benefits of Slowmaxxing While it might seem like yet another silly social media trend, slowmaxxing actually has the following benefits. Videos by VICE 1. It Makes Us More Present Slowmaxxing helps us be more present in our own lives, increasing our mindfulness and dulling our anxiety. “By encouraging slowness, slowmaxxing helps us experience the normal activities of our lives differently,” says Alex Snider, facilitator at Slow Mindfulness and author of the upcoming book, “Sometimes You Should Be Late: The quiet rebellion of slowing down in a world obsessed with speed” (July 7, 2026).…