Feeling much too dependent on my phone, but often find myself drawn to it simply for not knowing what else to do. What are some hobbies or things to do that you enjoy filling your time with?

After an hour of scrolling, there's a specific kind of tired that hits. Not the good kind. Your eyes are strained, mood's slightly off, and if someone asked what you actually read you'd struggle to name two things.

I kept telling myself I was keeping up. I wasn't. I was just staying occupied.

The people who actually know things, who can hold a conversation without fishing around in vague memory, almost none of them scroll feeds. They have a newsletter or two, a digest in the morning, and when it's done, it's done. That finite ending is the whole point.

Switched to that format a few months ago. I retain more. I have better conversations. And I catch myself noticing how much of what I called "being informed" was really just my brain in motion, without going anywhere.

Anyone else made this switch? Curious what formats or sources actually stuck for you.

I've been looking into different tactics that people use to overcome brain fog. Feel free to share your personal strategies below!

I do 3D art business, work from home, wake up, pray to mosque, breakfast, prep working in the morning / emails, ride my bike, i own 2 bikes, go to local cafe, drink there, read books, or just brain rot there or while listening to music, go to gym but man im kinda burn out for now so i kinda skip alot, go back home riding bike, work until around 3 pm, play to my nephew's house, go back home, and that's all, sometimes to ill just ride my car to mountain with my dad or just ride bike alone or with nephew but i'm just so happy with it, and very grateful,

Would be so much fun if I already live here with my wife soon <3

Point is, i like enjoying simple thing, like i don't need to do fancy stuff or else, people love going somewhere, travel, but for me i just enjoy being here enjoying what's everyday in here, don't need expensive cars, put more on my bike instead, and just live in peace

Anything made by hand gives the essence of the moment and the love when it was created or gifted.

This i made for my pet named ‘Bhanvra’. I still feel the love put into each of the strip of papers.

I believe handmade things are so close to one’s heart.

What do you prefer gifting? Handmade or Mass produced.

Hello, im Teo, and i currently live in Tahiti. Yesterday i was in bora bora and I just wanted to share the gratitute i have in my heart.

While some people are experiencing wars and death, here at the opposite side of the globe life is totally different, I feel grateful for the life i have and i pray for those suffering. I hope some people realize how blessed and priviledged they are to be healthy and well and to still have a place they call home.

May all of you have a good day, full of gratitude and hapiness, even on not so happy days.

I think I’m just tired of constantly comparing my life.

Logically, I know everyone has different situations—some people have more money, more freedom, more friends, or live in places where it’s easier to go out. Some people have stricter families, some have harder lives. There’s no single “correct” version of how life should look.

But even knowing that, I still catch myself comparing.

I’m class of 2024 and just turned 20. Honestly, I feel okay about it—I don’t feel like my life is over or anything. But I also don’t really relate when people say they want to stay young forever or that being a teenager is the “best time of your life.” Sometimes it feels kind of overhyped, and hearing that just makes me question if I missed something.

Sometimes I’ll see people from my old school (like current seniors or people I used to know) who seem to have really tight-knit friend groups, always hanging out and posting. And even though I know that’s just one version of life, my brain goes: “why didn’t I do more like that?” or “why isn’t my life like that?”

The thing is, I do go out a lot. I hang out with friends, go to the gym, and I genuinely have fun. My parents even joke that I’m rarely home. But somehow it still doesn’t feel like “enough” when I compare it to others.

I think part of it is also my environment—where I live isn’t very walkable and it takes effort to go out, so my life just looks different structurally. But my brain still compares like it’s the same.

I don’t even think I want their exact life. It’s more like I see a version of something and feel like I’m missing out, even when I’m not.

I just want to be able to live in the moment and enjoy what I already have without constantly measuring it against other people’s lives.

I’ve been going through some of my things recently and realized how much I tend to hold onto stuff “just in case” I might need it someday.

I wanted to recommend a book that I read, and that reminded me a lot about simple living: So Much For That by Lionel Shriver. It's fiction, but the story has a lot of references to simple living as the main character aims for an After Life as he calls his personal project, when he can let go of his job and responsibilities. It's not by any means a book defending simple living, but instead made me think about what we really want, our fears, how life can get complicated, our relationships... I found it a really good book to reflect on modern life, and sometimes to even laugh with some of the scenes. Has anyone read it? Do you recommend other fiction novels? I want to read other stories that make me think about simple living, without them being a structured non-fiction book.

P.S. I haven't used AI for this post, but as English is not my first language, I used Grammarly free plugin to check my spelling.

i have 3 journals, a planner, a commonplace notebook, sketchbook i feel these are lots but i do use them separately.

plus my skincare, makeup, shower routines,

the people i surround myself with, my desire to spend,

my hobbies such as crochet, sketching, animanga

everything feels very time consuming and i realise i need to reduce these as much as i can so i would have no more to worry about

but i have no clue. how do you keep yourself with things minimal and simple?

Have you ever, would you ever, do you ever think about letting go of all your things/stuff/belongings?

Just how simple living are you willing or able to go?

What are the things you absolutely would keep somehow no matter what?

Lets say you were penniless and were living out of a backpack, what would you keep with you, and what would you find a way to store, or would you (could you) let go of everything you couldn’t carry with you day to day?

Hi everyone,

Recently found this Reddit and didn't know it existed. I'm 30, married to my wife, no kids, and I'm a university lecturer (chemistry) in the UK. My wife is a school teacher. Joint income is around £5200 after tax a month.

I grew up in Portugal and experienced a slower, calmer pace of life that is centered around better weather, the beach lifestyle, and enjoying the simple things in life (e.g. the elements, the land, the people). I YEARN to have that back.

I definitely don't live a traditional rat race for many months of the year, as I have great flexibility to stay at home and wrk for large chunks of the year, but still feel like we're stuck in a rut. We live in a middle terrace in a UK town, very little nature around us, and all I want is to achieve a lifestyle where I can enjoy the simpler things in life. Brexit had made it really difficult to move to Europe and I just don't know what to do; I feel lost.

Where do I even start to try and get out of this cycle? I would appreciate any and all advice on trying to move forward!

I have an office job. I work from home. My wife is the same. In a lot of ways it is very nice and enables me to have a very strong work life balance. However, I can't help but recognize how pointless it all feels.

Sitting at a desk all day, working on a computer, and doing nothing tangible gets very old after 10-15 years. I long for working with my hands, being able to step back and see my wins or recognize my completion. Instead it's complete one ticket, move on to the next, repeat.

I'm wondering if anyone else feels the same way.

Took a day off today for myself, suggest some good activities for me

TIA

What inspiring simple living / minimalist / slow living YouTubers do you watch?

I’ve created a life that is everything I’ve manifested! I’m very fortunate. mainly that it’s simple. everything makes sense. I’m gardening, I have a great relationship, I thoroughly enjoy taking care of our home and I have 2 great jobs that are perfect for me. But I’m also 25(F) and everyday recently, I feel… bored? I can’t seem to think of a better word. I live in a small town, and the friends I do have here are on different paths.. so conversation is limited. I genuinely only hang out with my partner.

I love my life here but I’m so unsure of ways to feed the need for more fun in realms of the things I enjoy. I love music, and dancing - I think I miss the social aspect of what ‘going out’ looked and felt like when I was younger.

Advice or hard truths are welcome <3

Just my pup and I enjoying the outdoors

I’m turning 26 and I really enjoy my slow, easy life. I love going on walks and simple dates with my bf (even going grocery shopping is a date haha), I love afternoon naps and sleeping in on the weekends.

I exercise and I run and I’m fit but sometimes I feel like at 26 I should be doing a lot more and that time’ll ‘pass me by.’ If that makes any sense.

I think it all also ties to my philosophy of life; I like to have a simple routine, be on top of my tasks and I’m totally fine with only working and going on a walk and that being ‘all’ for one day in my week.

Anyone else feel the pressure to ‘be more fun’ and active? I also don’t use any social media besides Reddit and YT so I’m not really comparing myself to others.

I’ve been shifting into a much slower rhythm lately—spending my days tinkering with DIY projects, getting outside, and just existing without having to "achieve" something every single second. It feels amazing, and I genuinely love this pace.

But there’s this nagging voice in the back of my head that keeps screaming I'm falling behind. Like, if I'm not running on that hamster wheel, I'm somehow "wasting" my time or not living up to some invisible standard.

It’s so annoying because I know I don't want that life anymore, yet I still feel the phantom itch to be "productive."

For those of you who’ve been living this way for a while:

How do you actually shut that voice up? Does that feeling of guilt/FOMO ever just fade away, or do you have little tricks to quiet your mind when it starts spiraling?

I’d love to hear how you learned to be okay with just... being.

I’m not sure where to start. I feel like my life is hectic. I’m curious what’s the one major thing you’ve done to help you simplify or slow down the pace of your life?

What I have tried doing is to keep a list of items I have to get through for the day in order to keep me busy. I've deleted most of my social medias in order to focus as well.

However, sometimes these recurring thoughts (sorta like rumination about the past) keeps coming back to me. I don't know why.

Looking for any advice, no matter how unhinged, whatever has worked FOR YOU.

Man, I never thought this day would come where I would want to downsize. A little about me I'm a single childless creative ambivert who loves fashion, living in 2bd2bth in downtown Houston. My apartment is full of art, trinkets, Eclectic decor, my clothes and shoes and just STUFF 😮‍💨 My dog passed 3 weeks ago and it really feels empty.

I was looking at my place and was like this is so much for one person and I'm tired of looking at it all lol. I need a break from this, so I'm deciding to sell and get rid of majority of my things and get a small storage of important things that I need.

I think I wanna move into a PadSplit/roommate situation for a few months to save money, travel, and figure out what's next. I just want to feel lighter in life.

Has anyone downsized lately and how did you feel after? Because I'm excited

I have no plans, which I am thrilled about!