How to Live a Better Life with Less | zen habits. Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter. I’ve worked for more than 5 years now to simplify my life, and while I’ve discovered the sublime joys of living a simple life, I’ve realized most people don’t get it. “Why would I want LESS?” They ask themselves. “Less is less fun, harder, monk-like, boring.” The simple answer: because life can be so much better with less. That’s hard to believe if you haven’t tried it, but today I am happier than ever.
The beautiful thing is that you don’t need to earn more money or buy a bigger house or car or have a bigger company in order to have this better life — you need less of all of that. Here’s how to do it — briefly. Do less. Have less. Consume less. Connect online less. Connect with others, and your passions, more. Edit, edit. Life can really be better with less, if what’s left is what you love. 101 Ways to be Happy. Philosophy. 10 Life-Enhancing Things You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less.
50 Life Secrets and Tips. Memorize something everyday.Not only will this leave your brain sharp and your memory functioning, you will also have a huge library of quotes to bust out at any moment. Poetry, sayings and philosophies are your best options.Constantly try to reduce your attachment to possessions.Those who are heavy-set with material desires will have a lot of trouble when their things are taken away from them or lost.
Possessions do end up owning you, not the other way around. Become a person of minimal needs and you will be much more content.Develop an endless curiosity about this world.Become an explorer and view the world as your jungle. Stop and observe all of the little things as completely unique events. Read “Zen and the Art of Happiness” by Chris Prentiss.This book will give you the knowledge and instruction to be happy at all times regardless of the circumstances.