5 Tiny Changes to Live a Simple Life | Less But Better
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- These are 5 changes I made to start living a simple life with less complications in my life.
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Chapters:
00:00 Complications in life
00:36 Self image
02:33 Goals
03:54 Space
05:33 Social expectations
07:24 Relationships
My life was the opposite of simple. I was doing so much and wanting so much, leaving me feeling constantly depleted and stressed all the time.
So when I transitioned to a simple life, I never looked back. My days are not perfect and there are always ups and downs. But just getting rid of so many non essentials I used to busy myself with has been helpful in simplifying life.
Here are 5 small changes I made to live a simple and less complicated life.
Self image
Society often bombards us with unrealistic beauty standards, which create a toxic environment contributing to a poor self image.
We may think that if we exercise more, take more supplements, buy nicer clothes, or do more for our skin, we'll feel better about ourselves. There's nothing wrong with pursuing a healthy lifestyle, but what's wrong is basing our worth on our appearance.
I'm pretty sure that if we never watched a single ad or saw someone to compare ourselves with, I doubt we'd even question our worth. The ironic thing is that when we think of ourselves more, we may think less of ourselves.
We can't control the media or the society from glorifying superficial appearances. But we can choose to focus more on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, embracing our unique physicality, and realizing that our worth has nothing to do with our appearance.
Goals
Sometimes it's easy to get lost in these strict deadlines we set for ourselves. But what is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important. The key is in differentiating and not blurring the line between the two.
So what if I don't reach my intended milestone as quickly as I wanted? So what if I don't finish decluttering my inbox or my entire home in a week?
It's not about quitting goal setting entirely but examining the intention behind it. It's determining whether it's worth the stress and the anxiety or not. Because "if anything costs us our peace, it's too expensive."
Space
I was always fond of self help books and felt I could learn a lot from them. However, what I have observed is that the trend seems to focus on how to do more things to improve our lives. There are formulas to optimize our work, be more successful, have greater productivity, and perfect our skills.
While they may be helpful for others, for me, I end up feeling a bit stressed. It’s as though I need to be doing things all the time to become my best self.
So I figured to simplify my life, I would rather make subtractions than make so many additions. I’m tired of rushing around so much in life that I was not even aware which things I was doing that are harming me.
When we hold space for ourselves, we are able to feel, express, and be present. It’s treating ourselves with care, kindness, love, and compassion that we deserve.
Social expectations
For me, simple living means not giving into social expectations. It’s living a life that is authentic to us. When we don’t consider what we truly want out of life, we end up observing what others do and move through the world checking similar boxes and following the same scripts.
It’s true that nobody is born in this world knowing exactly what they want. It always takes some trial and error and asking the big questions.
Relationship
In the past, I associated myself with people merely because of proximity. These were colleagues at work, schoolmates, bosses, and acquaintances. I’m not saying that they were bad relationships. But other than a shared, yet blurry history or present location, there’s really not much I had in common with some of them.
It’s okay to be nice and kind to everyone as much as possible, of course. However, I have become more deliberate with the relationships I keep. I may only have a handful of people in my life whom I truly cherish and prioritize, but that’s really the point for me. Relationships require time and energy, so I would rather have few but meaningful ones than many shallow ones.
Thanks for watching this video, I hope this added value to you. Wishing you a lovely day or night and I hope to see you again next time.
I live alone in a rural community. I come and go as I please. I enjoy my own company, but it can get lonely, so that's when I choose to connect. It is important to connect with people. We are social beings, but that doesn't mean you have to see people all the time. I also do a lot of homemade cooking and baking. I find it creative and it relieves a lot of stress.
That sounds like a beautiful life. I'm glad your lifestyle brings you joy and peace. That's really the most important thing. And I agree with what you said about the importance of connecting with people while at the same time enjoying your own company. ❤
Living a simple life makes us more peaceful and contented. 🌄🌸💗
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You have grown wisely for such a young person. It takes others a lifetime to learn what you understand now.😊
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I love your attitude to life.
Making time for the things that you love.
Only sharing your time with the people that mean something to you, and you to them.
I'm inspired by your words and your quotes, " if anything costs us our Peace, it's too expensive".
I'm soothed by your voice.
Thank you for this video.
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Choosing a simple life is the best.
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How beautiful, I am trying to integrate such changes into my own life now. It’s so refreshing 😌
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Hello Suzy, I'm new to your channel, and so far I find it very inspiring, insightful and I thank you for sharing your thoughts on your videos. Blessings to you and all the viewer's out there. 🙂🙏🇦🇺
Hello Jules - thank you for your kind words and I'm glad to know my videos resonated with you. Wishing you a beautiful weekend ahead ❤️
Thank you for your peace and softness.From France .
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A simple life is a good life ❤️ What a wonderful place you live. I really enjoyed this video. Subscribed 🫶🌸
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Simplest and minimalist living makes perfect and peaceful living. This must be the funda of living.
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Cute furry friends. Love them they add something joyful to our lives ❤️❤️
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Self help books doesn't work for me either. I don't like pressure. I want to do what i want to do.
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If you dont create pressure for yourself, life gives you lol
@@jennythan4215 I'm sad that you are stressed with pressure in your life that you created for yourself....i'll pray for you to be kinder and understanding
I live alone in my old age but I love to live in a beautiful atmosphere the way you live , it’s so hot and pressured life which I hate
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This was so inspiring and freeing... I got so emotional as my soul was reminded, yet again, what it truly longs for... Thank you for bringing us back home to ourselves ♡ Blessings~
That is so beautiful. I'm glad to hear that and it warms my heart. Thank you and sending love ❤️
What a wonderful and quiet video 😊beautiful place to live. I love to see the palm trees 🌴 and your nice cats 🐈 😊 greetings from Austria 🇦🇹 😊🤗
Thank you so much and glad you liked this video 😊
It looks like she lives alone. It's different for those of us who have a family and spouse.
I live with my husband and my son used to live with us, up until he moved to go to college. 😊
But you can find little things that are simple living. Like journaling, a walk in the park, coffee time…
@cortezconquistador I agree with you. Simple living is in the simple things. 🤍
@@ASlowSimpleLife exactly 😁😁😁😁 those little things make me happy.
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Beautiful landscape and philosophy.❤
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Thanks from Ontario Canada .... I often need little reminders like this. Although I normally have this intention, I often have to adjust ;) Donna
Thank you. I need reminders myself 😊 We are all work-in-progress, and it's a beautiful thing to be constantly evolving. Blessings to you and thank you for stopping by 🤍🩷
Your voice makes me feel relaxed, my first time watching you. I’ve subscribed. X
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Civilisations created World Vs Nature created Surroundings Vs Perception created World....
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Thanks, Margaret. I hope you are doing well. 🙂
@@ASlowSimpleLifehi Suzy thank you so much for wishing me well I really appreciate it 🌻
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Thank you for inspiration 💛 Happy Saturday afternoon 🌼
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Often what we say or pretend to say doesn’t happens with us or we don’t carry that spirit, so it is essential to listen everything and do the one which suits your own life
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Doing similar vlogs with you sis, I like how comforting your voice is 💚
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I loved this❤still on my journey learning to live a simple life😊with relapses here and there😢but am hopeful that someday, Amma get there🎉
Thank you - I think simplifying life is a daily practice, and I totally get how you feel. I hope in some way my video has inspired you. Sending love, and you got this! Have a lovely weekend ahead. ❤
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Your last statement about a few friends as opposed to a lot. Building a few strong friends is truly more meaningful than just a long list of shallow relationships. I have so much to learn. Live simple is a strong desire, but the ability to achieve that life takes a lot of focus.
I agree - it's a day to day choice, practice and journey to be more intentional. I recognize the limitation of my time and energy, so I want to make sure I give most of it to what matters 🙂
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Very lovely tiny home. I would have done a few things differently though.
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Oops my comment was for a different video about a small cottage renovation... I don't know how that happened 😕 😅... my apologies. Thank you for this video, it definitely impacted my life in a positive way 😊
@@kellyr.1817 no worries at all! I'm glad this video had that effect on you. Have a lovely weekend ❤️
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What was the orange fruit in your smoothie?
It's pineapple 🍍🙂
Please send me the ingredients of that Juice. I will appreciate. Thank you for your wisdom God bless you.
Hello Betty, I'd love to share the recipe with you! It's 1 cup chopped pineapple, frozen banana (I use half of a large banana), a cup of kale, and a handful of chia and broccoli microgreens. And then 3/4 cup water. 😊 Blessings to you, as well ❤
What kind of microgreens do you have? Also, I love the dress you are wearing in the beginning.
These are chia and broccoli microgreens. Thank you for watching and always good to see you here, Carole. 😊
Where did you purchase your micro greens pot/grower?
@user-vq7jm3kt9k I bought chia seeds at the supermarket and broccoli seeds at a local shop here (as well as my pot) Then I used coco coir with perlite (also bought from a local shop). 😊
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Hi, what is that smoothie?
It's kale, chia and broccoli microgreens, pineapple, and banana. 🙂
What state are you living in? It looks beautiful there.
I live in Northern Thailand. Thanks for watching ❤️
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very nice video I love slow simple life. in which country u live :)
Thank you ❤ Northern Thailand 🇹🇭 🤍
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Ilove your dress❤
Where did you buy that?
Thanks! Oh, I just got it from our local thrift shop. 😊
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Problem is I am not able to move from my past ... Its been 13 years she has left me... But I am not able to move ahead in life....
I am so sorry you are going through this.. I wish you peace.
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@@ASlowSimpleLife I mean she married someone else 13 years ago
@@Friend-z-Mania I hope you'll find the peace and love that you seek. 🙏
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God has been telling us this since Adam and Eve. ❤✝️🛐💒
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Self help books never helped me.
I can relate with you 😊
Your video is like an another channel named the cottage fairy. Even thought your videos are no fit for comparing her videos.
I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Nonetheless, we are all unique with our own story, own voice, and own journey. Comparisons are completely unnecessary. 🙂
I used to watch the cottage fairy for a long time. I see no comparison.
Basing your self worth on your appearance makes it especially difficult as you age. Turning 50 is when most healthy adults truly quit worrying about how they look or whom they please.
I agree. Wisdom truly comes with age and experience. Hence the saying, "Youth is wasted on the young". I appreciate your insightful comment ❤
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