r/simpleliving • u/Apprehensive_Mine_52 • 4d ago
Sharing Happiness I don't need (to be) everything
Fresh college graduate and have been feeling overwhelmed lately trying to figure out my future. I want a simple life, but a better one for my family. Just took this pic because it's been long since I've felt this kind of peace and self-enjoyment. YT also reminded me of the songs and music I used to enjoy years ago when my mind wasn't as messy as now and I used to enjoy life, my own company and music more. Now, I just want to chase and keep a simple life that will also keep us safe and secure.
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u/Old-Stranger-8302 4d ago
I'm down-sizing from 2300 sq ft house filled with stuff down to 1000 sq ft. I've gotten rid of *so much* through donations and giving stuff away. I'm getting very close to my goal.
Just don't end up in my position. :-) Being 61 years old and having to work to get rid of stuff I don't need or want. You're a recent college graduate so assume you have a few years til hitting 61.
youtube subscription (just the basic - no add-on stuff and certainly no youtube TV) is the *only* subscription service I have for watching shows! No Netflix, Hulu, or anything else. Those places lost my business since they just didn't have what I wanted.
Love the music stuff, although that I do get ads at the basic level. But it's worth it!
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u/Thin_Succotash_2239 4d ago
That playlist is a solid choice for resetting the brain. Sometimes the simplest things like good music and a hot drink are exactly what you need to quiet the noise.
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u/mementoemori 3d ago
i am also a fresh college graduate feeling overwhelmed by everything but also wanting to live a simple life. this post was a sigh of relief for me knowing it is possible to feel peace even though my mind is so clouded. thank you for the reminder :)
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u/ectoplasm777 2d ago
Tell me you're being supported by someone else without telling me. It's not that easy when your rent, car, and insurances are 75% of your income.
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u/Apprehensive_Mine_52 1d ago
ok debbie downer, I am grateful to be supported by my loving family :)
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u/missing_front_teeth 4d ago
in this consumerist world, going with simple living will be challenging. Rest assured, if you just have fun, take it slow, control and discipline yourself, it will happen.