To be happier, sometimes it’s necessary to remove rather than add. Eliminate negative thoughts, unnecessary objects, and false competitiveness. Shall we try these challenges?
The first challenge centers on self-reflection rather than external concerns; another encourages focusing on genuine needs, avoiding their submersion amidst distractions; the third prompts a shift towards real-life engagement, steering clear of wasting free time and energy online.
The benefits, you’ll see, will be evident, and the mere fact of completing the challenge will fill you with pride and renewed energy.
Ready to try?
3 Challenges to Rediscover Being Happier
21 Days Without Speaking Ill of Anyone
Don’t speak ill and don’t say mean things about anyone for 21 consecutive days. Every time you do it by mistake, the day count restarts.
(It’s more challenging than you think, but you’ll see the benefits!)
30 Days of Decluttering
On the first day, eliminate one thing, on the second, two, and so on.
It’s especially challenging when the number of things to eliminate increases, but the benefits of decluttering are definitely many.
And it’s worth going to the basement too 😉
Screen-Free Saturday
The name says it all: screens are forbidden on Saturday, from the smartphone to the PC.
You’ll reconnect with the real world around you and can’t wait for the next Saturday.
Why “Removing” is the Key Word to Being Happier.
Imagine your closet or your home as a metaphor for your life.
Decluttering and getting rid of those items that no longer serve you – or never really belonged to your life – means making space for the new, for something that truly represents you.
It’s what happens in life: when we evolve, we need to cut off dead branches, settle accounts with the past, make space for something that belongs to us.
The same goes for gossip and being mean-spirited. The time you spend speaking ill of others is time taken away from topics that could bring you more joy – or interest, or knowledge.
And screens? Being hyper-connected means losing focus on living in the present, and this can have unpleasant consequences such as lack of concentration and low energy.
Engaging in any activity and using a smartphone divides our attention.
We no longer have a single focus but two, and this leads to living halfway in both situations.
Allowing yourself to fully experience dinner with friends or a movie after a day of work will make you feel more present and more satisfied with that moment.
If you decrease the use of your smartphone, you’ll realize how much time you could gain to dedicate to truly productive activities.
You’ll have many more moments for your mind and body, significantly reduce stress, and increase awareness.
This article first appeared on Grazia.it – Author: Serena D’Angelo
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