How to Start Living a Simple Life Today
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Want to learn more about how to start living a simple life? By implementing some of the tips I’m sharing with you, you’ll be well on your way to simple living!
First of all, what exactly is simple living? Well, it’s about having less and enjoying what you do have. Living simply can bring peace and happiness to your day-to-day existence.
Being empty nesters has led us to simplify our lives and downsize what we own. There are many benefits of simplifying your life such as bringing peace, joy, calmness, less stress, and less overwhelm. Living simply can really make a difference in how you feel on a daily basis.
How to Start Living a Simple Life
Spend less money.
Buying less means more money in your pocket.
Be satisfied with what you already have.
Don’t feel like you need to keep up with the Jones’.
Reduce your debt footprint. Getting rid of debt can be so freeing!
Create a budget.
Make a plan to pay off your debts (Try paying off the smallest debt first, then move on to the next).
Don’t feel like you have to be everything to everybody.
It’s ok to say no to people and engagements.
Make time for yourself and your family first.
Decide what’s important and what isn’t so you know where to focus your energy.
Be with people who make you happy.
Life is short. Be with those that bring you joy.
Make a call to a loved one or better yet, video chat!
No need to be with people who cause you stress.
Slow down your roll.
Focus on what makes you happy.
Take time for yourself and do what gives you joy.
Enjoy your surroundings.
Enjoy nature. Take walks!
Be present in your life.
Share your attention with those around you.
Limit social media and the news.
Put your phone down!
Listen to what others have to say.
Declutter.
Focus on decluttering your mind (from negative people, negative things – do brain dumps to clear your mind).
Stay clutter-free (after you declutter your mind and spaces).
Reduce stress and overwhelm.
Automate daily tasks.
Prepare for things that cause you to stress ahead of time.
Digitize your paper clutter.
Make memories.
Don’t buy stuff, spend your time with others and make wonderful memories.
It’s not about the stuff.
Have fun documenting the memories you make with loved ones.
Frequenting Asked Questions:
What are the benefits of simple living?
Simple Living can bring calmness and joy to your life. As a result, it will help reduce stress, decrease overwhelm and overall negativity in your everyday life. It can also provide more time for yourself.
The added bonus is that you spend less money and have fewer things to maintain and clean.
How to get started simplifying your life today?
First of all, think about what changes could be made to your day-to-day routine. What needs to be removed or added to your current daily schedule that will ultimately provide you with less stress and overwhelm?
I also recommend that you start going through your things and purging all of your excess “stuff”. Start small and do this a little bit at a time. You can donate or sell items that are no longer useful to you. Worn-out items may need to be thrown out or recycled.
Make sure that the items you keep are things that you love and bring you happiness, besides the necessities of course. By simplifying what you own, you’ll have less to worry about and enjoy what is left. Less stress equals more happiness!
How can I live a simple and happy life?
Simple living is all about simplifying your choices so that the ones that are left are the ones that really matter to you. Start by changing your mindset toward having fewer “things” and focusing on what matters to “you” – not what other people think.
Spend less money, declutter what you have and let go of what doesn’t matter to you anymore. Learn to be satisfied with what you already have.
Make life easier on yourself and be happier by living simply. Live a life that brings you joy instead of worry, stress, or negativity!
Start Living a Simple Life Today
If you’ve been feeling like it’s time to simplify your life, now is a perfect time! You don’t have to be an extreme minimalist in order to live simply. All that matters is that you feel fulfilled and happy with what you’re doing every day.
Take action today by removing clutter from your home and simplifying your possessions so you can enjoy more open space around you. Next, correct or eliminate systems to ensure that you continue to make progress towards the goals in your personal manifesto.
Now that you know some tips on how to start living a simple life, I hope you get started today! It really can be a great way to bring peace, calmness, less stress, and joy into your daily living.
Are you ready to start living a simple life? Email us at [email protected] and let us know what simple living means to you!
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