Today’s modern world is full of busy lives and hectic schedules, but what most of us forget in this race of life is the importance of simplicity. When we begin to simplify our lives and take it easy with one step at a time, we begin our journey towards finding eternal bliss!

We ask a life coach for the top five tips to simplify life and cultivate inner peace.

Frame a ‘not-to-do’ list: Many of us surely have this habit of making a to-do list, but rather make a ‘not-to-do’ list and know what you should stop doing. “It saves both time as well as energy because it hinders getting involved in multitasking. For better performance and results, focus on one step at a time,” Aamish Dhingra, ICF- PCC certified life coach, and co-founder of Cocoweave Coaching International, Delhi, says.

Find out the habits that waste your time such as scrolling social media, overthinking, long calls etc. and try to frame a list that mentions the avoidance of these things.

Stop chasing perfectionism: In the chase of life, everybody tries to be perfect and wants to become a people pleaser. “You need to keep in mind that you cannot do everything on your own and not be in everyone’s good book. Hence, to find peace and tranquillity, focus on your progress rather than being a perfectionist. Be mindful of the fact that you need to be good in your own eyes and be self-confident,” he says.

Mindfulness activities: When you engage in mindfulness activities such as yoga, meditation or breathing exercises, you let go of stress and stay down to earth. According to Dhingra, these exercises give your body the relaxation it deserves and not let your negative thoughts guide you through the path of life. “Give 15-30 minutes of your day for self-time and reflect upon your thoughts deeply,” he says.

Learn the art of saying ‘No’: “When you say ‘yes’ to one thing, you are saying ‘no’ to another thing, which might be very important. Whenever anyone asks you for a favour, always take a moment to reflect on whether it's important or you need to fulfil another responsibility and learn to decline the offer,” Dhingra advises, adding that this will save you time for other important tasks and also foster meaningful relationships.

Give importance to meaningful relationships: When it comes to your relationship with your friends, family, or colleagues, the expert says, choose people who uplift you with their positivity and stay away from anyone who leaves you insane! “Take out time for whose company you enjoy and that will pave the way for your personal growth too,” Dhingra concludes.

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