If you found 2023 a more stressful year, full of rushing and not getting everything you wanted done, then 2024 might be the best time to slow down.
And there are plenty of ways you can do this!
Down below I’ve gathered some ideas that will help you simplify your life and make things easier for you.
So check them out and see what you think!
Maintain a To-Do List the Right Way
Enough with the procrastination, it’s the main cause of a lot of problems.
So instead, make a to-do list before going to bed, BUT make sure to put the most important things at the very front so they get done.
Say Goodbye to Pessimism
When I decided to take 30 days to stop complaining, you have NO IDEA how many times I had to stop myself mid-sentence as I started to complain.
It made me aware of how I wasn’t being thankful for the good things in my life and how much I needed to change my view on things.
Seriously, turning your complaints into thankfulness will relieve a lot of stress in your life.
Cut Down on Social Media
It sounds difficult, I know. But trust me, social media contributes a lot to your anxiety and depression.
There is so much negativity online, that cutting it down to a minimum will lower your stress levels AND give you more time in your life to do the important things.
Get Rid of the Unnecessary
We don’t realize how many unnecessary things and toxic relationships can add frustration to our lives.
So if someone or something puts stress into your life, learn to put up some healthy boundaries to protect your health.
Learn to Say No
Say no, it’s as simple as that.
If you find yourself being too kind and saying yes to too many things, then it’s time to set boundaries.
You can still be kind, but let them know why you can’t come or help them with something at that very moment.
Your time is worth more than you realize
Reading the Right Books
I’m not trying to bore you, but reading is one of the best therapies (in my opinion).
It’s a great way to decompress and increase your knowledge. So get your hands on inspiring motivational books.
A single book could help you achieve a goal that’s been on your heart for quite a while.
Sort All Debts
Reduce your debts and use a payoff plan like the Debt Snowball Method.
It really will change your life and relieve so much stress.
And if starting overwhelms you, then start off small.
Create a very simple budget and find something small you can pay off.
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Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle
It sounds cliché, but your health does need to be one of your first priorities. The better you take care of yourself, the better you’re going to be and feel.
Working out has helped many people get more done and have more energy for their tasks.
Some talk about how they actually save more time doing a task after working out, then if they hadn’t taken that time to work out at all.
It’s not always easy to simplify your life, but thankfully there are plenty of tips out there that will help you do just that. So try these out and let me know how it goes!
Grace Moser is the owner and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.