Simple Living – 5 Tips To Create A Simpler Life (With Less Stress)
Want the secret to simple living? Here are 5 foolproof tips to help you achieve the simpler life with less stress.
Let’s chat about simple living.
Since when did life get so complicated?
Everything nowadays feels so rushed and chaotic which sometimes makes me miss those days where life was stretched out before us and we didn’t really worry about EVERYTHING.
Thankfully we can actually still embrace that feeling of simplicity if that’s our goal in life.
Yes it’s true!
With some daily effort, your life can actually be balanced between joy and simplicity.
This simpler life is not necessarily a step backward but can help us move FORWARD with more ease towards our dreams.
What most people don’t realize is that their daily stressful lives are stressful because of the thoughts they have.
They’ve booked themselves solid, ran themselves ragged, and planned too many “to-dos” to keep up and then wonder why their lives are so complicated and messy.
Even though this might be you, you don’t have to accept it as your fate.
You can easily change your daily path and get back to the basic simplicities of life with just a few small changes.
The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak – Hans Hoffman
My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. In between, I occupy myself as best I can – Cary Grant
So let’s take a look at how you can design the life you want to live.
Keep in mind that a simple life is often a beautiful life.
Why spend your days catering to others when you need to find your own joy first?
Stop the madness of running yourself ragged and do yourself a favor.
Slow down and savor every single moment with these strategies:
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TIP # 1 – Stop putting yourself on the backburner.
Do you spend your time doing things for others and not doing anything for yourself?
For just a few moments per day, do what you need to do for you.
Smile at yourself in the mirror, tell yourself that you matter, and start off your day with your thoughts and feelings in mind.
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TIP # 2 – Slow down and smell the roses.
This means physically and mentally.
It’s important to avoid rushing through your day and missing out on all the little moments in life.
The moment that you stop rushing and start appreciating, you’ll begin to notice all the things that you’ve missed throughout the day.
There are so many great things that you’re missing out on.
To find the universal elements enough, to find the air and the water exhilarating, to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter…to be thrilled by the stars at night, to be elated over a bird’s best or a wildflower in spring – these are some of the rewards of the simple life. John Burroughs
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TIP # 3 – Read a book just for fun.
Sometimes being an adult means that you have to read books and articles that you just don’t want to read.
But that is sort of crazy, right?
Books are supposed to be for PLEASURE.
Instead, head to the local library and pick out a stack of books or magazines that you actually want to read.
When you have a book in hand that you’re crazy about, reading becomes a whole new world.
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TIP # 4 – Expand your family with a puppy.
Having a puppy is a great way to have a loving animal greet you daily and make you feel as though everything you do is perfect.
Plus, puppies give some of the best snuggles and kisses, too. I should know – I have two dogs now (a King Charles Cavalier and a Doberman).
FYI: If dogs are not your favorite, having a different pet can also bring many moments of simple joy to your life.
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TIP # 5 – Allow yourself to say no.
When you spend all day saying yes to others, it leaves nothing in your reserves left for you.
The time is now to start saying no and supporting your own needs.
Yes it can seem hard at first but our family and friends will get over this change – our decision to be more assertive.
In fact they will actually more than likely understand.
In the end, finding joy doesn’t have to take a ton of effort or time.
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You can easily make your life a better place with just a few simple changes.
Start by understanding what you’re missing in your life and then start factoring in the things that you need and want from there.
Once you get a good grasp on it, you’re going to find self-love and happiness easily.
Allow yourself to fall in love with the idea that life is simple and wonderful.
Allow yourself to dream big my friend! Your life holds so much joy if you let yourself see it.
Three simple rules in life:
1 – If you do not go after what you want, you will never have it.
2 – If you do not ask, the answer will always be no
3 – If you do not step forward, you will always be in the same place.
If you miss somebody – call them.
If you want to meet up – invite them.
If you want to be understood – explain.
If you don’t like something – say it nicely.
If you like something – declare it.
If you want something – ask for it.
If you are stressed – let it go.
If you love someone – say it.
If you have a dream – chase it.
If you feel uncomfortable – step away.
If you want more – have less.
If you want a simpler life – stop overcomplicating it.
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