The Minimalist Ultimate Guide to Living a Stress-free Life. Seven Exciting and Life-Changing Habits you need to Navigate the Pressures of Today’s World.

Do you want to live above today’s pressure, or eager to focus more on what matters than public validation? Then this piece is a must-read!   

 

 You must have heard someone from an older generation say this: Oh, life used to be so simple, relating life without headaches that come with trying to meet expectations, feeling extremely unfulfilled or struggling to measure up. Unfortunately, everyone blames some habits on society, but in reality, who makes up the society if not you and I? I am excited and confident that this short read will help you navigate the pressures of today. Earlier in life, I discovered that being you, speaking up, contentment, avoiding competition, self-love, doing away with an entitlement mentality, and escaping the crowd, could set one on the right track to living a stress-free life.

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A Taste of Life

Living a stress-free life begins with building and/or having a personality – the ability to be oneself. There are numerous advantages to living through a personality without pretence. This way, you build self-confidence; earn trust and respect, and breathe without pleasing anyone. People around you already understand your stance, or point of view on issues and the fact that you are not easily cajoled to impress. You are your person means the ability to say ‘no’, push back on certain things or show the palm. Taking a stand does not discourage diplomacy due to open-mindedness; one would rather be firm than gullible.

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Difference in Personality

Speaking up or engaging in effective communication relieves one of a thousand emotional outbursts. Bottling up feelings or thinking that the best form of action is no action most times may turn destructive. One may be so good at consistently and constantly hiding emotions, smiling at everything, or nodding to whatever. However, there will be a time when every nonsense becomes a norm and flaunts in your face just because you have suddenly lost your voice due to the constant inability to show a form of reaction. Speaking up comes in different forms: active or passive, verbal or body language. Using any of these could save you from rumbling like a thunderstorm one day. Avoid keeping mute because you want to save a relationship or are scared of nametags. There are more subtle, diplomatic, or intelligent ways of being brave at self-expression. 

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Silence

Contentment is fulfilling, rewarding, and refreshing. One’s ability to realize the need to be thankful for little gifts of life despite difficulties is the true definition of contentment. When content, one enjoys inner peace of mind, body, and soul. Happiness is a short-lived emotion but contentment is daily. When one worries less about issues, sleep improves and stress level is minimal due to the realization that life is in stages with one baby step at a time. One embraces having a healthier relationship with oneself and others. These and more are what real contentment feels like with benefits.

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Inner Peace

Moving ahead, let us look at something closely related to contentment. I have always said this: you compete with no one. It is unhealthy to live a competitive lifestyle because one is indirectly basing what they do on the dictates of others. Someone once referred to this as ‘the rat race’. Constantly comparing yourself to others and seeking publicity may lead to poor self-image, low self-esteem, or even destruction. Do things because you have set some goals, and are convinced it is the right time to take action. Avoid making moves solely to gain public validation or loud accolades.

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Life is in Stages

Self-love is another key principle to living a stress-free life. One of the best things in life is realizing that it is your responsibility to love yourself, own it, and have a feel-good feeling about it. It is nobody’s responsibility to do for you what you can do for yourself. Picture the support rendered as an added advantage, not an obligation or mandatory. Learn to take good care of yourself; reward yourself; and give yourself that threat because you are your best motivator.

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Roses are Red

Once one cultivates a self-love habit, it helps avoid having a sense of ‘you owe me’ attitude.  The moment you understand that doing someone a favour does not necessarily mean they owe you one; it saves you from a million heartbreaks. Additionally, just because you are related, affiliated or friends with another does not necessarily mean you should feel entitled. Unfortunately, society has grown so selfish that it seems that taking ownership or responsibility is a daunting task. To preserve your mental health, it is advisable to grow away from dependency to an independent mentality.

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Open Mind

How well do you enjoy solitude? Today’s relationships seem to be turning a bit too crowded and individuals are so scared to be alone. Sometimes, leaving the crowd for a lone walk could be all you need to have your head above the waves. Most times, when we have so many people around us at the same time or all the time, there will be no space to breathe, think straight, or even plan your next line of action. Constantly trying to belong could feel quite suffocating at times. Try to get a breather.

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A Field of Solitude

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