Over the last decade or so, life has consistently been enriched by an ever-growing array of facilities, ongoing gadget inventions, and day-b...
Over the last decade or so, life has consistently been enriched by an ever-growing array of facilities, ongoing gadget inventions, and day-by-day increments in luxuries. This is quite exciting; however, during the same period, people have increased their love for materialistic things abruptly, which has directly or indirectly reduced their overall happiness index. Nowadays, we have more luxuries but less delight and higher stress levels. We have more sugar, blood, and heart patients than we did a decade ago. The reason for all the stress and anxiety is simply that we are not living a simple life.
Below are some tips which can simplify your life and may amplify the happiness scale of your life:
Avoid Getting Influenced: You don't have to follow every single trend in society. If your friend has purchased a new BMW, you don't need to buy a Mercedes to impress. Live for yourself, not for others. If you purchase a high-end luxury car today, your love for it will end soon, and you will be selling it at a considerable financial loss. I am not forbidding you to purchase luxury things, but do so once in a considerable duration of time.
Avoid Impulse Buying: You don't need to buy every single gadget you like in the shop. Do your Needs Vs Wants analysis. Buy only if it really increases your peace of mind. Remember that nowadays, the standard life of every gadget (phone, tablet, laptop, jewelry, etc.) is more or less six months because of new products released by several companies.
The Six-Month Rule: Generally speaking, anything which has not been used in the last six months will most likely not be used in the next six months. Give such things (shoes, garments, toys, mobiles, household items) to charity. This will help spread happiness in society and reduce your clutter at home.
Avoid Credit Card Usage: Avoid this as much as you can. Debt is a silent stress, eating up your mental health slowly. Your brain might get old while you are young at heart. You might develop high blood pressure or sugar because of stress due to credit. Live a credit-free life.
Learn to Say No: Don't accept every single attractive offer from a bank representative or a car loan company. Do your "Needs Vs Wants" analysis. Careful spending is always recommended.
Reduce Too Many Social Gatherings: Stay at home and spend quality time with your spouse and kids for empowered relationships. You don't have to say yes every time a friend invites you to another late-night social gathering.
Reduce Your Love for Money: Careful spending and saving are important, but don't allow your brain to keep doing calculations all day long. Your love for money is pulling your brain strings and damaging your peace of mind silently. Stay away from too many thoughts about your finances.
Less TV, More Books: It is proven that people who watch more movies generate high levels of stress. Read quality books to gain wisdom and attain a higher degree of happiness.
Spend Time with Nature: Instead of going to cinemas and malls repeatedly, spend time in parks. This will relax your brain, body, and soul.
Change Your Eating Habits: Why eat lavish foods by visiting costly restaurants again and again in a week? The purpose of food is to fill your belly for a few hours. Opt for simpler and healthier food. Remember, most of the food items in the market are fried, which increase your cholesterol level silently, making you a heart patient in the long run!
By simplifying your life and focusing on what truly matters, you can reduce stress and enhance your overall happiness. Embrace simplicity and watch how it transforms your daily experience.
