Danny Newman
Wondering what makes life easier? I hope this post helps!
Life getting you down?
To-do list stacking up?
Responsibilities falling out your ears?
Desperate to take a step back, relax, lift your spirits and rediscover your spark?
You’re not alone.
Flip, I think we can all relate to an extent.
Sometimes it can all get a little too much! Like you don’t know if you can cope anymore and your breaking point’s too close for comfort.
Ready for the good news?
There are plenty of ways to make life easier.
From simple strategies to daily tools, an easier life’s never far away. You just have to figure out what makes life easier for you.
So, what’s the secret to making life easier? What makes life easy in tricky times?
I’ve put together a long list of 100 ideas that should, in theory, make a difference.
If you’re wondering how to make your life easier, then give it a read! Somewhere, hopefully, there’s an idea or two that’ll help.
Here we go then: 100 makes life easy ideas to try this year!
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What Makes Life Easy? Try These First
Lacking time and need some quick-fire solutions? Stick to this section. In it, I’ve tried to include what I perceive to be the most effective ways to make life easier.
1. Exercise
Go for a run, jog around the block, walk to work, do a workout…Whatever it is, exercise is my go-to when I’m feeling subpar.
It clears my mind, lifts my spirits, and makes my problems feel less significant.
2. Eat Right
Our diet’s key to how we feel!
If you’re low on energy, lethargic, and so on, you could be deficient in certain nutrients.
Eating a balanced diet packed with leafy greens, lean protein, complex carbs, and good fats could make all the difference to your mood (and ability to cope with whatever challenges you’re facing).
3. Get Some Sleep
According to Healthline, getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night can:
- Improve your productivity levels
- Strengthen your heart
- Boost athletic performance
- Protect you against certain mental illnesses
- Support your immune system
…and many more!
Clearly, improving your sleep will make life easier in countless powerful ways.
4. Develop a Routine
Everyone’s different, but I’m at my best when I have a routine to stick to.
Things feel less uncertain. I have a greater sense of purpose. And I get more done.
5. Improve Your Financial Situation
Money troubles are stressful. They command your attention and, from buying food to paying rent, can have a huge impact on your daily life.
Trying to earn a little extra, reduce your expenses, and save what you can should take the pressure off for future rainy days.
6. Make a Plan
I love a routine almost as much as I love a plan.
I like knowing what’s going to happen and feel in greater control of the situation.
Plans make me more productive, efficient, and lead to better outcomes (with fewer mistakes along the way).
7. Take a Break
On the brink of burnout?
Stop. Take a break. Ignore the voice in your head that says you shouldn’t or can’t.
Whether it’s 5 minutes away from the desk or a month-long sabbatical, breaks are underrated! Take them.
8. Put Your Phone Down
Smartphones are great. But they’re also addicting and full of things to compare ourselves too.
Likewise, spending too long on your phone can cause sleep problems, relationship issues, conflict, self-worth, interpersonal skills, and more.
Step away for a while. Your life might start to get easier.
9. Don’t Dawdle
If you know something’s wrong, then address it ASAP. Don’t put it off because you think it’ll be annoying, inconvenient, or uncomfortable.
It’ll only get worse.
Facing the problem head on might be horrible in the short term, but it should make life easier in the long run.
10. Simplify Your Life
Stop buying stuff. Declutter your home. Sell what you can.
I highly recommend watching that Netflix documentary about Minimalism (trailer below). It’ll explain far better how simplifying your life makes it better.
11. Avoid Negative People
Some people suck the energy from any room they’re in.
If you can, avoid them. And if you can’t, limit the time you spend with them.
Surround yourself with good, friendly, positive people and you’ll soon notice a difference in the way you feel.
12. Help Someone
When you’re in need of help, offering it to others can seem counterintuitive.
But doing good makes you feel good. Not only that, but it’s good karma! Put good into the world and it will come back to you at some point.
13. Ask for Help
Asking someone for help doesn’t make you weak.
I’d argue it’s the opposite: being vulnerable takes strength.
More importantly, getting a helping hand makes life easier- regardless of what you’re getting help for.
Just make sure you pay forward whatever help you receive when you can.
14. Learn to Communicate Better
From relationships to work, every area of life improves when you become a good communicator.
It won’t happen overnight. But putting in the work will pay serious dividends.
Expect fewer misunderstandings, stronger relationships, better outcomes, and more.
15. Learn to Say No
Here’s one I’m still learning:
Saying no doesn’t make you a bad person! It’s a sign of self-respect.
Agreeing to everything and always putting your needs last isn’t fair on you.
And you matter. So say no. Respect your time and don’t feel bad about it.
Asking yourself “What’ll make my life easier”? Try these simple ideas!
Simple Things to Make Life Easier
What makes life easier doesn’t have to be anything particularly special! For me, it’s often the simplest solutions that work best.
Here are 15 ideas that fall into this category:
16. Turn off social media
17. Soak in the bath
18. Take a hot shower
19. Light a candle
20. Find a dog to cuddle
21. Sit down and put your feet up
22. Drink a hot cup of tea/coffee
23. Get a cuddle from someone you love
24. Distract yourself (read a book, watch a movie…)
25. Stop. Take a few deep breaths
26. Step away from the screen
27. Eat a healthy snack (replenish your energy levels)
28. Have a nap
29. Write down whatever’s bothering you
30. Catch up with a friend (either over the phone or face to face)
Investing in certain products should make life easier too!
Products that Make Lives Easier
Sometimes investing in the right equipment can make a mighty difference to your life! Here are a few ideas that spring to mind:
31. SAD (seasonal affective disorder) lights
32. Bathtub wine glass/beer holders
33. Mattress toppers (for a comfier bed/better sleep)
34. Robot vacuum cleaners
35. Smart assistants (e.g. Alexa)
36. AeroPress coffee makers
37. A journal to write in
38. A calendar to organize your days
39. Alarm clock on wheels (no more trouble getting out of bed)
40. Tile Mates (no more losing valuables)
41. Blender (easy nutrients)
42. Cordless water flosser
43. Portable charger (no more flat phone battery!)
44. Smart watch (gives reminders to exercise, get messages on the go…)
45. Wireless earphones (shut the world out without annoying wires)
Want an easier life long-term? The following ideas should make a difference.
Ideas for Maintaining an Easier Life Over Time
Quick fixes and short-term solutions are great. But the real magic happens when you find ways to make life easier in the long term.
These ideas might not work straight away, but they should prove useful over time:
46. Speak your mind more often than you hold your tongue
47. Don’t hold grudges; forgive people
48. Take the moral high-ground
49. Never stop learning new things
50. Quit early when you know something isn’t right
51. Remember there’s no such thing as the perfect decision
52. Tell yourself every single day that you matter (or whatever else you need to hear)
53. Don’t limit yourself; aim high
54. Set boundaries
55. Turn your “shoulds” into “musts”
56. Wake up earlier (without sacrificing too much sleep)
57. Identify what the issue is
58. Figure out who you are
59. Figure out who you want to be
60. Forgive yourself
Still wondering how to make your life easier? Getting help from others is a good place to start.
Things to Do With Others for Help Making Life Easy
No man is an island! Your friends, family, colleagues, and even total strangers can be absolute lifesavers when you’re looking for ways to make life easier.
Here are 15 ways they might be able to help:
61. Go out for coffee (change of scene, catch up with a loved one, distraction…)
62. Go for dinner with someone (as above)
63. Have an honest chat with a trusted friend
64. Stay at your parents’ place for a while
65. Pay someone to do your chores
66. Get a babysitter/nanny
67. Take a weekend trip with friends
68. Play online games with friends
69. Reconnect with old friends on social media
70. Go to your high-school reunion
71. Listen to podcasts featuring people you respect and admire
72. Make time to be with your partner
73. Eat dinner as a family (no phones allowed!)
74. Cook dinner with friends or family
75. Delegate tasks and chores to kids/family members
Sometimes making life easy is as simple as entering the here-and-now.
Using the Present Moment to Make My Life Easier
Fixing your attention in the here-and-now can be a powerful way to alleviate stress, feel less anxious, and allow your troubles to subside.
Here’s a list of ways to become more present and feel these benefits for yourself:
76. Write in your journal
77. Meditate
78. Do some stretching or try yoga
79. Stop, look, listen- take in your surroundings
80. Do some drawing
81. Eat/drink something mindfully
82. Notice the sensations in a part of your body
83. Do a body scan
84. Notice the emotions going on inside you
85. Try morning pages
86. Take a cold shower
87. Try the Wim Hof breathing technique
88. Pray
89. Close your eyes and listen to some relaxing music
90. Write a letter to your future self
Last but not least, here’s how to make life easier on your worst days.
How to Make Your Life Easier On the Worst Days
Are you at a particular low point right now? If a crisis feels like it’s looming, here are 10 thing to think about doing that should make your life easier.
91. Take the day off
92. Identify the problem (so you can find a way to address it)
93. Do something you love
94. Remove yourself from the stressful situation
95. Call/meet up with your closest friend
96. Let yourself feel whatever’s going on inside
97. Use positive affirmations to boost your mood
98. Dance around the room!
99. Do something sociable
100. Speak to your doctor or a professional counsellor
What Makes Life Easier? Try These Ideas
Finding ways to make life easier is crucial whenever you’re unhappy, overwhelmed, or on the precipice of burning out.
Unfortunately, for me, at least, thinking clearly enough to identify these things can be a challenge in the moment! It’s as if you have blinkers on, stopping you from seeing what makes life easier.
That’s why I decided to put this post together.
With any luck, this long list of 100 ideas for making life easier will be a useful resource to refer back to in tricky times.
Keep it in mind whenever you next feel in need of a pick-me-up and there should be something on here that’ll make a difference.
In the meantime, check out these 10 tips for growing through what you go through!