How to Make Your Life Less Complicated (and Happier Too)

Amy Taylor July 18, 2016

People have become busier these days than they were decades ago. Credits to the industrialisation and the fast-moving technological advances. Apart from work, there are many other things that occupy our time these days, such as the social media.

But all these make our life somehow complicated too and too often, puts a huge toll on our relationships. We are connected to the technology almost 24/7. To keep things in balance, we need to find a way to restore simplicity in our everyday life. Here are some tips to make your life less complicated… and happier too!

Be real with what you feel.

Emotions - good or bad - are all vital to your mental health. Even those who are considered mentally strong are not immune to experiencing negative emotions. You may just not notice them when they are feeling down because they know how to effectively manage their emotions. Stop supressing your emotions. Keeping them bottled up can just lead to complications. It can make you feel just worse. Don’t be afraid to tackle your emotions. They might lead you to understanding yourself more. This doesn’t mean you should lash on someone when you are angry or isolate yourself and cry all night when you are feeling down. You have to learn how to channel your emotions constructively. Acknowledging your emotions should be followed by understanding them and identifying what made you feel that way. By being real with what you feel, you nurture your emotional self and increase your happiness.

Stop assuming. Foster open communication in your relationships.

Making assumptions can ruin relationships. While some of your assumptions might be right, most of them could be wrong. You probably felt angry over your partner because you assumed he is being too close to a colleague, or ignored your friend because you assume she doesn’t care about you anymore. Assuming can cause so much trouble and misunderstanding between you and the person concerned. If you’re into this habit, do make the conscious effort to stop. Instead, practice open communication. Instead of forming stories in your head, ask the person directly. You’d have more clarity doing so.

Entertain risks.

Are there things you want to pursue in life but you’re too hesitant to do? Maybe you are scared of what people will think about you, or what the outcome will be. Or maybe, you are just afraid of trying something new. Do what makes you happy. This way, you will avoid feeling regretful and asking yourself “what if?” You only live once. So stop thinking about what people are going to say. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter what they say. What matters most is that you did something to pursue your happiness.

Stop worrying.

We often overcomplicate things by worrying too much. Sure - there are so many things that are beyond your control. And there is nothing you can do about that. What you can do is to focus on things that you can control. Life becomes less stressful and more wonderful when we worry less and focus on the things that we can do right now, at this very moment.

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