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• To step
• Method 1 of 3: Adjusting your schedule
• Method 2 of 3: Set new priorities in your life
• Method 3 of 3: Change your world
• Tips
• Warnings

The fast life will eventually take its toll on your health and your relationship with other people. The pressure to perform and meet unrealistic expectations leaves you with a desire for a simpler and more peaceful life. By adjusting your schedule, setting different priorities in your life, and changing your environment, you can start living the life you want.

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Method 1 of 3: Adjusting your schedule

1. Slow down. There are times when you are so used to doing everything in a hurry that you don't notice how fast the pace of your life is. Just by reading the words, “Take it easy,” you will be able to pause and notice. This step is mentioned first so that you can carry this thought with you as you read this article and beyond.
   • Avoid multitasking. It has become very popular, if not a cliché, for multitasking. Research has shown that there comes a point where the quality of what you do leads to trying to do multiple tasks at the same time. Just because everyone is doing it doesn't mean you should do it too.
   • Determine what the threshold is for you when it comes to the diminishing return on the number of tasks that you can tackle at the same time. Your goal is to do things well so that you feel good about your performance.
   • Do nothing like you something is doing. It is a sure art form to do nothing. Many people struggle with taking enough time to pause and regroup. Even if you take a five-minute break to do nothing, do it.
2. Reduce the number of obligations you have. If you currently have obligations to do something, persist until these tasks or events are completed. From this point on, however, take on fewer obligations. You may struggle with this at first, but focus on your intention to make your life easier, and you will feel much calmer. Let a goal that pops up every now and then motivate you and ease your guilt.
   • Limit the number of times you say "Yes" by counting it on a calendar. First, determine your “comfort level” in terms of the number of events you can handle in peace. Second, stick to that number. No one can always be the good guy who always says "Yes".
   • When asked to participate in an event, don't respond too quickly. Pause to wonder if this event will enrich your life. If not, say, "Thanks for inviting me, but I'll pass this by."
   • Develop the ability to say “No” by making it clear what your intention is. There are times when people don't accept “No”. Now is the time for you to share a little more information with that person to clarify your boundaries. Say something like, "I love that you think of me, but I'm making some changes in my life that are very important to me, my family, and my health, so I'm turning this down." The person will probably support your choice.
3. Eliminate extras. The idea of ​​conspicuous consumption may exemplify your life. This entails exuberant or wasteful attempts to show others your place on the social ladder. Simplifying your life will drastically reduce the amount of “extras” you have become accustomed to. The goal is to cut extra expenses so that you are not bound by financial obligations.
   • Wonder if you really need that third iPad or that latest electronic gadget, or a twice-daily trip to the coffee bar. Just say "No" to yourself and "Yes" to your desire for a simpler and more peaceful life. Whenever you face a decision, you can make a good decision.
   • Find fulfillment in the simple things in life by spending time with your friends, in nature, or building something with your own hands. Intrinsic rewards will increase your motivation as well as your overall satisfaction with your life.
4. Clean up your living environment. People create their world around them and fill it with stuff. If you would like to achieve a simpler life, look at your surroundings with a critical eye and make it orderly. A well-ordered home is a healthy home.Getting rid of any excess items you no longer use will help clear up your home, your emotions, and your thoughts. When your external world is free of clutter, so is your inner world.
   • Allow at least 10 minutes a day to organize your environment.
   • Use the weekend or your days off for the bigger projects, such as closets, drawers and garages.
   • Divide your things into three categories: Keep; To give away; Throw away. Giving away little-used items to charities gives others the opportunity to enjoy those items and provides jobs for the people handling the donations. With every donation you help society, which is good for your self-esteem.

Method 2 of 3: Set new priorities in your life

1. Identify your values. Think about the things that are important to you, that affect the way you act, and ultimately about who you are. These are values. They are a guiding force in your decision-making. Determining your values ​​can be challenging, but it is worth it.
   • To identify your values, think about those times in your life when you were happiest, most proud, most fulfilled, and satisfied. Make a list and determine what you appreciated about those situations. You may appreciate the creativity, adventure, loyalty, and hard work that each of these situations has provided. You may realize that you value your family the most. These values ​​are a driving force behind everything you do.
   • If you want to live a simple and peaceful life, you may appreciate serenity, resourcefulness, stability and health.
2. Align your activities with your values. Participate in activities that align with your values ​​and the desire to simplify your life. You know that your activities are in line with your values ​​by the feeling it makes you feel. You feel satisfied and content. When it comes to activities that violate your values, the opposite is true. You have a strong sense that something is wrong and you are dissatisfied.
   • Say no to events that conflict with your intention to live peacefully.
   • Decide to power your life through values. It will take discipline and focus, which can be improved by doing things like yoga and sports.
3. Make a plan and stick to it. Following a problem-solving model provides structure for creating change. You have shaped your desire for a simple and peaceful life and now you need to set clear goals, implement them, adjust them where necessary and monitor your progress.
   • Set clear goals. One objective could be to create a schedule and keep a log of your cleanup efforts. Self-control leads to real change.
   • Choose a start date for your plan and get started. Don't delay the inevitable. Start as soon as possible.
   • Recognize your growth and reward yourself. If you have successfully worked on your daily, weekly or monthly goals, celebrate your achievements. For example, you can go to a movie, attend a sporting event, or plant a tree in honor of someone you admire. Positive reinforcement will motivate you to continue with your plan.
   • Stop a strategy that doesn't work. Find an alternative and include it in your plan. Don't think of that as a failure, but as a correction on the way to your goal.
   • Your new behavior will build up over time and become second nature. As your behavior becomes more natural, you can stick with your plan a little less and still get positive results.
4. Practice living in the present moment. Don't get too caught up in the past or the future. A wandering ghost is an unhappy ghost. Simplifying your thoughts involves quieting your mind and staying focused on what you are doing right now.
   • Use visualization exercises to envision yourself in a simple, calm, and stress-free environment. This will calm your mind.
   • Start a conversation or exercise. These are two of the most effective ways to stay in the present moment.
5. Write a gratitude journal. The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal are better sleep, better health, and greater happiness - all factors that bring peace to your life. There are things to consider for the most effect:
   • Start by deciding that you want to be happier and more grateful.
   • Give details about things you are grateful for, rather than stating it in simple sentences.
   • Focus your gratitude on people instead of things.
   • Consider how different your life could be from removing something you care about. This will inspire you to think of additional aspects of your gratitude.
   • Don't forget to include unexpected surprises.
   • Don't lose your enthusiasm for writing by forcing yourself to write every day. Once or twice a week may be an appropriate routine.
6. The ability to appreciate others' struggles is an important skill to develop. This is easy for some people, and less so for others. You know how you would like to be treated yourself, so use that as a guide when trying to forgive someone.
   • If you want to show empathy and compassion, start with a family member or friend and offer to help them in some way. Maybe you can pick up something for that person, or do something simple like unload groceries or water plants. The purpose of this exercise is to give others the feelings and actions you appreciate when someone does the same for you.
7. Switch from resentment to gratitude to improve relationships. Much of a person's internal and external turmoil comes from conflict with others. As it is said, holding a grudge against someone is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to be harmed. Thoughts of gratitude help improve your mood and thus reduce resentment. Whenever you feel resentful, consider the following questions:
   • Do I feel good thinking about this person?
   • Do my negative feelings help or hurt me?
   • Do my thoughts of retaliation against that person actually have an impact on that person?
   • The obvious answers to these questions are no, no and no. Then respond with statements overflowing with gratitude: I feel good that I can let go of resentment against this person; My willingness to move on helps me feel better; I am focused on improving my life instead of destroying someone else's life.

Method 3 of 3: Change your world

1. Live elsewhere. If you live in a densely populated area, this can be a cause of excessive stress. A change of scenery to a calm and peaceful location will enhance your efforts to live a simple life. Your home is your sanctuary.
   • If you need to keep living close to your current home, look for possible homes to buy or rent. It can help to hand in a broker.
   • If you're interested in taking the plunge, research places that are further away and offer what you long for. You may feel better and more positive about life if you live near the sea, in the mountains or on the top floor of a beautiful skyscraper.
2. Consider buying a "mini house". This small version of a house has everything you could wish for. Designed for the minimalist who wants to enjoy all the comforts of a home in an extremely small setting. The house can be placed on a piece of land, connected to water and sewage, and you can call it your home.
   • You can forgo a heavy mortgage in exchange for a creatively designed small and peaceful eco-friendly home.
3. Simplify your transportation. There are plenty of people who have a luxury car with a payment equal to that of a house. This is another example where the extra income required to pay for this item can be used to free yourself from financial obligations.
   • Small eco-friendly cars will take you wherever you want and reduce your carbon footprint. Less pollution simply means a simpler, cleaner life.
   • Grab the bike and ride it to work. It's great exercise and you always have a parking space.
4. Make a career switch. There is nothing worse than going to work every day that you hate. If all of your efforts to make it more fun have been unsuccessful, then you may be better off making a job and / or career change. If you're working 80 hours a week on sales targets that leave you exhausted and tense, then it's time for a change toward a simpler life.
   • If you follow the plan you have made, you may find that you don't have to make that much money to support your new lifestyle. This gives you the freedom to explore options that may be more in line with your goals, values ​​and interests.
   • See a career counselor at your school or elsewhere to explore the options you have and find out what kind of work you would really like to do.
5. Get into a habit for your well-being. Making yourself and your health a priority is essential for a simple and peaceful life. Develop a lifestyle for yourself to follow. Use schedules and routines for a healthy balance of work, play, and rejuvenation.
   • This includes a healthy eating plan that will fuel your body to maintain an exercise schedule. You may have to change the way you think about exercising, but you will benefit immensely.
   • Meditate and rejuvenate and you will enjoy life much more.
6. Be responsible for your own happiness. Become independent. Happiness is working on the inside, and you are responsible for creating it. You know what makes you happy, so participate in activities that build a reservoir of positive feelings. It is easier to deal with difficult situations when you are full of good vibrations. A happier self will always make any situation and relationship better.

Tips

• It is never too late if you are willing to seek professional help with your problems.
• Change is not easy, but it is possible as long as you are willing to put energy into it and look for ways to process your problems.
• Be patient with yourself and this process.
• Friends and family can be very helpful and inspiring when you are trying to improve your life. Accept their help.

Warnings

• If you suffer from stress, depression, or nervousness related to your hectic lifestyle, seek the help of a therapist if necessary.