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What could you do less of?

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Hello dear friends,

I hope this blog finds you in a cheerful, peaceful mood. Today’s writing prompt—“What could you do less of?”—felt surprisingly simple at first glance, almost like a casual question whispered in passing.

But as I sat with it, letting it settle a bit deeper, I realized how profound and transformative it can truly be.

We often talk about what we want more of in life—more time, more success, more health, more money, more peace.

But the question of what we want less of?

That one rarely gets invited to the table. And yet, it carries an incredible power, because sometimes a better life is not about addition… but subtraction.

So today, I write not only as an answer to the prompt but also as a quiet reminder to myself—and perhaps to you as well.

❤️1. Less Overthinking: The Mind’s Endless Traffic

If I could choose just one thing to do less of, it would be overthinking.

Not the healthy reflection that helps us learn or grow, but that endless internal traffic—doubt, replay, second-guessing, rehearsing conversations that never happen, worrying about outcomes that never occur.

Overthinking is like holding a glass of water—not heavy in the beginning, but exhausting if held for too long. Life becomes lighter when we agree to put the glass down for a moment.

What if we replaced analysis paralysis with gentle trust?
What if we allowed space for things to unfold instead of trying to control each branch of the future?

Doing less overthinking is not an act of laziness.
It is an act of wisdom.

❤️ 2. Less Saying ‘Yes’ When My Heart Says ‘No’

Many of us carry a lifetime habit of pleasing others.
We nod, agree, accept, commit—often at the cost of our own energy.

But peace arrives the moment we realize that “no” is not a negative word.
– It is a boundary.
– A self-respecting filter.
– A quiet decision that protects whatever is sacred within us.

Doing less of what drains us does not make us selfish.
It makes us sustainable.

Imagine living a life where half-hearted obligations are replaced by wholehearted choices.

❤️ 3. Less Comparing Myself to Others

In a world overflowing with curated perfection—fitness transformations, travel diaries, achievement posts, and endless success stories—comparison slips into our thoughts almost unnoticed.

But comparison is a thief:
Of joy, of confidence, of gratitude.

When we compare, we measure our behind-the-scenes with someone else’s highlight reel. We forget that each person walks a unique path, shaped by invisible challenges and private victories.

Doing less comparison opens the door to celebrating others without dimming ourselves.
And in that space, appreciation blossoms where insecurity once lived.

❤️ 4. Less Clutter—Externally and Internally

Clutter is not only physical; it is emotional, digital, relational, and mental.
From overpacked drawers to overcrowded to-do lists, from old resentments to unnecessary notifications, clutter steals our clarity.

What if we did less accumulating and more releasing?
Less hoarding and more simplifying?

Every time we remove what no longer serves us—an object, a habit, a fear—we make room for something more aligned, more peaceful, more authentic.

Minimalism isn’t about having less;
It’s about making space for what matters more.

❤️ 5. Less Rushing Through Life

We rush through meals, conversations, moments, even days.
Our schedule is packed; our pace is hurried.

But the truth is:
Most of the beauty in life happens in the in-between moments—when we pause long enough to notice.

Doing less rushing doesn’t mean doing less living.
It means living more mindfully.

It means noticing the morning sunlight, the way tea feels warm in the hands, the softness in a friend’s voice, the quiet happiness in simply being alive.

❤️ 6. Less Self-Judgment

If we spoke to others the way we speak to ourselves, many of us would be apologizing every day. Our inner voice can be harsh, impatient, unforgiving.

But self-criticism doesn’t make us better.
Self-compassion does.

Doing less self-judgment is an act of emotional freedom.
It allows us to grow in kindness rather than shame, in acceptance rather than fear.

❤️Yes, Subtraction as a Path to Peace

“What could you do less of?” is not a question about restriction.
It is a question about liberation.

When we peel away the unnecessary—overthinking, pleasing, comparing, rushing, cluttering, judging—we uncover something softer, truer, quieter:
Our authentic self.

Sometimes the real work of life is not to look for more, but to let go of what weighs us down.

So, dear friends, as you read this, perhaps pause for a moment and ask yourself gently:

What could you do less of—so you can live more fully, more deeply, more freely?

May we all choose subtraction where it brings peace.
May we grow lighter, not by adding… but by releasing.

BE HAPPY… BE ACTIVE… BE FOCUSED… BE ALIVE

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