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The key to feeling better in a fast, overstimulated world might be surprisingly simple: Live a little more like your grandparents.
A growing social media trend, dubbed “nonnamaxxing,” draws inspiration from the slower, more intentional rhythms associated with anItalian grandmother.
The lifestyle is often linked to activities like preparing home-cooked meals, spendingtime outdoorsand making meaningful connections.
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“Nonnamaxxing is a 2026 trend that embraces the slower, more intentional lifestyle of an Italian grandmother (a Nonna).Think cooking from scratch, long family meals, daily walks, gardening and less screen time,�
Nonnamaxxing, derived from the name for an Italian grandmother, is a trend that incorporates lifestyle habits hundreds of years in the making.(iStock)
Stepping away from screens and toward real-world interaction can have measurable benefits, according to California-based psychotherapist Laurie Singer.
“We know that interacting with others in person, rather than spending time on screens, significantly improvesmental health,�
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Living more like previous generations isn’t purely driven by nostalgia.Cooking meals from scratch, for example, has been linked tobetter nutritionand more mindful eating patterns.
Adopting traditionalmealtime habitscan improve diet quality and support both physical and mental health, especially when meals are shared regularly with others, Palinski-Wade noted.
One longevity expert stresses that staying healthy isn’t just about food — it’s also about joy and community.(iStock)
There’s also a psychological benefit to slowing down and focusing on one task at a time.Anxiety often stemsfrom unfinished or avoided tasks, Singer noted, and engaging in hands-on activities can counteract that.
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Palinski-Wade cautions against turning the trend into another source of pressure, noting that a traditional “nonna” lifestyle often assumes a different pace of life.
The key, she said, isadapting the mindset, not replicating it perfectly.
Nonnamaxxing, derived from the name for an Italian grandmother, is a trend that incorporates lifestyle habits hundreds of years in the making.(iStock)
The goal is to reintroduce small, intentional moments that make you feel better.
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That might mean prioritizing a few shared meals each week,taking a walkwithout your phone or setting aside time for a simple hobby, the expert recommended.
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Singer added, “Having a positive place to escape to, through whatever activities speak to us and make us happy, isn’t generational – it’s human.”
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