What If All I Want Is A Small Slow Simple Life?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Make peace with who I am and what I need and honor your right to do the same. Accept that all I want is a small, slow, simple life.

A mediocre life

. A beautiful, quiet, gentle life.

How can I be happy and mediocre with myself?

In the novel Catch-22, the author Joseph Heller famously wrote: “Some men are born

mediocre

, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.” He’d taken a quote by Shakespeare on greatness and turned it on its head.

Is it OK to just want a simple life?

If comfort is your goal, your ideal future, than there’s no reason not to be happy with your place in life. Essentially what it all seems to come down to is the fact that

it’s ok to be comfortable with a simple life

, as long as that life, and the work you do has a future for you and your loved ones.

How do you live a mediocre life?

  1. Keep your dreams very realistic. …
  2. Listen to all the advice of others. …
  3. Do normal – no crazy stuff. …
  4. Be complacent. …
  5. Laziness just has a bad name. …
  6. Always look at the world from your point of view. …
  7. Don’t commit yourself.

How can I live a simple life with little money?

  1. Avoid Consumer Debt. When you live on a small income staying out of debt is super, super important. …
  2. Grow your own food. …
  3. Live small. …
  4. Don’t buy new. …
  5. Cook at home and drink your coffee at home. …
  6. Shop for groceries with a frugal mindset. …
  7. Put money away in an emergency fund.

Where do you live if you want a simple life?

  • Tucson, Arizona. Read.
  • Greenville, South Carolina. Read.
  • Montpelier, Vermont. Read.
  • Logan, Utah. Read.
  • Ames, Iowa. Read.

Is it OK to be mediocre?

Mediocrity isn’t something to fear. Feeling mediocre means you’re growing beyond what you excel at to try new experiences. … Feeling like you’re constantly flailing is a part of living an exceptionally creative and experimental life.

Is Mediocre Bad?

of only ordinary or moderate quality; neither good nor

bad

; barely adequate: The car gets only mediocre mileage, but it’s fun to drive. not satisfactory; poor; inferior: Mediocre construction makes that building dangerous.

How do I know if I am mediocre?

You don’t give your best

They just plow through the day doing what needs to be done but without much interest and with no intention of going above and beyond. So if you find yourself

doing just what is necessary and not more

than you are most likely a mediocre employee.

What causes mediocrity?

7 causes of mediocrity:


Confusion regarding strengths on the team

. Fear of failure. … Insecure team members. Over-commitment.

How can I stop being mediocre?

  1. Pack your schedule. …
  2. Do things no one else is willing to do. …
  3. Learn more than anyone else. …
  4. Read between 2 and 4 books a month. …
  5. Quit the TV and video game addiction. …
  6. Wake up earlier than everyone else. …
  7. Stop thinking of money as an evil thing.

Why do people choose to be mediocre?

The reason most people get stuck in mediocrity is

because they refuse to fail

. The reason people refuse to fail is because they associate failure with defeat. Their fear of defeat paralyzes them to the point that they won’t move forward. People are not finished when they’re defeated; they’re finished when they quit.

How can I enjoy life without worrying about money?

  1. Show yourself compassion. …
  2. Make a budget. …
  3. Review your spending. …
  4. Talk to someone. …
  5. Create a community. …
  6. Set financial goals. …
  7. Focus on what you know. …
  8. Resources for dealing with money anxiety.

Is life just about making money?

For most people, the answer is a

resounding no

. In simple and obvious ways, we all need money for everything from fulfilling basic needs necessary for survival to making our wildest dreams come true. But making money should not be the one overarching goal in life, overshadowing everything else we have going on.

How do I enjoy life with no money?

  1. Walk The Beach. …
  2. Explore Unknown Places Around Where You Live. …
  3. Take a Forest Nature Walk. …
  4. Ride Your Bike. …
  5. Hangout At The Boardwalk. …
  6. Read A Book. …
  7. Surf the Waves. …
  8. Play a Board Game With Family.

Is a simple life a better life?

The importance of a simple life – and some benefits

A simpler, less cluttered and hectic life has immeasurable benefits to your health. Living with less stress and eating simply means lower blood pressure, better sleep and less chance of a heart attack or anxiety.

Rachel Ostrander
Author
Rachel Ostrander
Rachel is a career coach and HR consultant with over 5 years of experience working with job seekers and employers. She holds a degree in human resources management and has worked with leading companies such as Google and Amazon. Rachel is passionate about helping people find fulfilling careers and providing practical advice for navigating the job market.