I’m not sure if you guys can relate but ever since we have been experiencing this pandemic, my values in life has shifted from realizing that a simple life is probably the best life. Sometimes, I think about all the things that we have and consume and I start to question is this all necessary? My goal in life is to live a simple but happy life and wanted to share 20 tips on how to achieve that.
When I also look back at my travels, I remember that living in the moment and being grateful for what I currently have has made me adopt a more minimal lifestyle. I miss travel terribly, but I am also trying to work on myself and use this year to truly dedicate more time to becoming a better person. I hope the below tips can help you live a simple life and realize that less is more!
20 Tips on How to Live a Simple Life
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Live within your means
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Carve out me time for mental health and self care
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Get rid of things and people that don’t spark joy
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Declutter your home, your desktop, your phone, and anything that’s occupying unwanted space (physically, mentally and emotionally)
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Prioritize meditating and journaling
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Get clear about what you want, and say no to more things
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Adopt an attitude of gratitude
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Keep an open mind
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Get moving: Physical health = Mental wealth
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Stop multitasking
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Eat slowly
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Stay humble
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Forgive and move on
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Go with the flow
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Limit your screen time
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Listen more than you talk
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Work less, play more
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Let go of the past and live in the present
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Do nothing and feel good about it
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Do what makes you happy
8 comments
Absolutely yes to all of this!!
Jennifer
Curated by Jennifer
I’m so glad you agree!
I love the tip about getting rid of things and people that don’t spark joy! It’s so important to let go of things we don’t really want anymore and surround ourselves with people who lift us up!
Jill
https://jilliancecilia.com/
Once I started to let go of things that don’t spark joy, I started to feel lighter and happier!
This list is really sound wisdom. I’ve learned and have been reminded by most of these things throughout all of this, too. In fact, while my husband was temporarily unemployed for a few months, I just focused on spending time together as a family. I put the phone down and closed my computer for that time period because quite frankly, nothing else mattered. We’ve lost the value of today in our society, always striving for tomorrow and getting and being the best. While all of that can be great and is necessary to achieve success, so is all of what you’ve mentioned.
XO,
Jalisa
THE STYLE CONTOUR
I love hearing that Jalisa! Usually when we experience obstacles, it always results in a lesson and I believe this whole pandemic is a blessing in disguise.
Such a great list!! Love attitude of gratitude and surrounding yourself with things that sparks joy. That’s the way to go!! Xx
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I am always practicing gratitude! IT truly helps with feeling better about myself.