10 Ways I've Really Messed Up Trying To Simplify My Life

Resources mentioned in the video 😊 Shortform book summaries 20% off & 5-day free trial: https://shortform.com/sunnykindjourney My Free Clear The Noise 5-Day Challenge: https://sunnykindjourney.com/clearthenoise Simplifying your life sounds easy, right? Get rid of the clutter, cut out distractions, and focus on what really matters. But in reality, it’s not always that simple. Over the years, I’ve learned that trying to simplify life isn’t just about decluttering your home or owning fewer things. It’s about shifting your mindset, breaking old habits, and creating a life that actually feels lighter, not just looks minimal on the surface. And along the way, I’ve made plenty of mistakes. Some seemed like great ideas at the time, but instead of making things easier, they made things more complicated, stressful, or just didn’t have the impact I expected. And that’s the tricky part, sometimes, what seems like the right step toward simplicity actually does the opposite. It’s easy to fall into common traps, whether it’s going too extreme, focusing on the wrong things, or expecting instant results. That’s why I’m sharing my own mistakes in this video. If you’re on your own journey to live more intentionally, whether that means decluttering, slowing down, or just removing unnecessary stress, I hope this helps you avoid some of the mistakes I made. Because when done right, simplifying can lead to more freedom, clarity, and peace 00:00 I didn’t always get it right 00:29 When less stuff doesn’t mean less stress 01:27 Why simplifying my life didn’t actually make it simpler (at the start) 02:43 Decluttering so much so soon 03:30 Recent struggles with this exactly 04:39 Grinding for “future freedom” 05:24 Working hard & living frugally 06:15 Trying to simplify perfectly 07:22 My free challenge 07:53 Why I finally started taking my finances seriously 09:19 I thought a new place would fix everything 10:15 The real stress-free living? 11:15 The mistake of shutting out perspectives I didn’t relate to 12:13 Learning from people who live completely differently 13:18 The expectations I had about simple living (and the reality) 14:00 My life isn’t perfect 14:52 When your own expectations make life harder _______________________________________________ MORE RESOURCES 👍 Simple Life Blueprint Online Course: https://sunnykindjourney.com/course FREE Clear The Noise 5-Day Challenge: https://sunnykindjourney.com/clearthenoise Guide To Unhurried Mornings (FREE): https://sunnykindjourney.com/guide-to-unhurried-mornings 25% Aura Health discount (affiliate link): https://www.aurahealth.io/skj My Aura Health Self-Care Challenges: https://sunnykindjourney.com/aura-health-challenges _______________________________________________ OTHER SIMILAR VIDEOS FOR YOU 👇 How To Live A Simpler Life In A Consumerist World - Full Guide https://youtu.be/caGYy6zFX9w?si=y3kB-SJM-0wV_V2k Why Everything Changes Once You Become A Minimalist https://youtu.be/AiIRXVbdX5o?si=vgi8k6ONrjRUIkct _______________________________________________ MORE ABOUT SUNNY KIND JOURNEY 👐 https://www.sunnykindjourney.com _______________________________________________ MUSIC 🎵 Epidemic Sound _______________________________________________ Affiliate Disclosure: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find products I love. While this channel may earn minimal sums if you purchase through the links, using the links will not cost anything and you are in no way obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support! _______________________________________________ https://youtu.be/JdEzRTAj4Ow