Psychology Today: How to Live Simply
Do you sometimes feel like life is more complex than it needs to be? Do you feel like society expects you to buy more than is necessary, own more things than you need, or do more work than you want? Then you may want to find ways to live more simply.
Wikipedia defines living simply as voluntarily engaging in a number of practices to simplify one's lifestyle.
Approaches to Help Us Live More Simply
- Minimalism. This involves simplifying life by reducing one's possessions and consumption.
- Self-sufficiency. This involves simplifying life by providing for oneself as much as possible without modern systems.
- Digital minimalism. This involves simplifying life by reducing or eliminating access to certain technologies like cell phones, social media, or the Internet.
- Connection with nature. This involves spending more time outside, camping, or in wilderness environments.
- Slowing down. This involves simplifying life by reducing a sense of urgency or busyness.
Your definition of living simply can involve a mixture of some or all of these approaches.
Why Live Simply?
- Financial sustainability
- Feeling less stressed about money
- Better work–life balance
- More quality time with friends and family
- Increased spirituality
- Environmental sustainability
- Getting a better sense of what really matters (Talbot and Kaplan, 1986)
- A greater sense of freedom
- The ability to discover true passions
How to Live Simply
1. Say "no" more often.
Our lives often get cluttered and busy when we say yes to everything. By learning how to say no, we get back more of our time and we take back power over our lives.
2. Disconnect from technology.
Whether it's turning off notifications on your phone, taking a break from social media, or just disconnecting from the Internet for a few days, you'll quickly discover how much extra time and headspace you get when you set limits with technology.
3. Do the wardrobe challenge.
To start, put all your unused clothing items in a box, leaving out just enough clothing to wear for one month. You're not yet getting rid of your extra clothing, but just putting it in a box. At the end of the month, open the box and decide what to keep and what to donate.
4. Set yourself a budget.
Setting a budget can help you live more frugally and prevent you from filling up your spaces with more stuff.
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@comfortableNight4463
It's honestly so hard living simply when I've been trying to pursue my career and my goals for the past years. However what I found that does help is learning to live simply in terms of goals. Having three set goals and achieving them in their own manner has helped me organize all the different kinds of activities that I do and make them a lot more manageable.
@sunnyWriting4806 This is a great insight! Thanks for sharing!
@comfortableNight4463 this is very interesting
i like the wardrobe challenge cause it can be decluttering and that calms the mind
@zealousGrace5023 I agree. I did this over the weekend and it brought a lot of organization back into my life.
@comfortableNight4463 that's awesome!
Good stuff
@zealousGrace5023 Thank you! 😊
@comfortableNight4463 You're Welcome ^-^
@zealousGrace5023 😊❤️