5 more ways to simplify your life

Reducing exposure to tv

While some television is a great source of entertainment, it should not be a substitute for living life.

Living close to nature

City-life can create much anxiety. Constantly being surrounded by stress of driving, being surrounded by tall buildings, being in a crowd at the grocery store, shopping mall, etc.. can all contribute to stress. It can be as simple as walking in the park and stimulating your senses to natural sights, sounds, and smells, that can be relaxing.

Not living by the telephone

Everyone needs a break from the phone sometimes.

Stay-cations

Sometimes it is hard to travel long-distances, but everyone needs a vacation. Stay-cations or staying locally can help give you a brief vacation without breaking your budget or taking time off of work.

Take steps to get out of debt

Having debt is a tremendous complication and stress in life. Simple steps to reduce stress are 1. not having multiple credit cards 2. Paying off credit cards monthly 3. paying off slightly more every month. 4. Talk to a financial counselor.