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5 powerful ways to simplify your life
More simplicity means less overwhelm.
Lao Tzu famously claimed, “[s]implicity, patience, compassion.
These three are your greatest treasures.”
In our modern world, though, success, speed, and industry are commonly more valued.
Hustle is more highly viewed than patience. Individual success more than compassion. And multi-tasking over simplicity.
No wonder anxiety and work stress are so high.
These are just some ways I simplify my life for less stress and a deeper sense of peace.
1. Do less, not more
Multi-tasking, taking on further work, and starting yet another project may be in line with hustle culture, but doing too much can lead to overwhelm.
I prefer to focus on one task at a time. Minimize stress by saying ‘no’ when needed. And by considering what’s really important to me before doing another task.
The less you do, the better you’ll be at the jobs you do complete, and the clearer your mind will be too.
2. Relish the simple life
The faster society moves, the more detached we’re becoming from the simplicity of living.
