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不求事事圆满，这样做轻松解锁舒心生活

Some of the most helpful adult life advice isn’t about making every second perfect, but about removing unnecessary trouble from your life. You might have a perfect morning routine and still not feel calm. In those cases, a few simple habits can make your day feel less stressful.

One mindset change is to let life be easy whenever possible. Mitzi Campbell, a former professor, believes in this idea. “Listening to a recorded book counts as reading, and using a simple pot counts as cooking,” she says. “Taking good care of your brain and body doesn’t have to be complicated.” She adds, “There is a difference between doing things on purpose and tiring yourself out trying to prove your value. Peace is productive, too.”

Another easy tip is the two-minute rule. If a task can be completed in under two minutes, do it immediately. Monisha Longacre advises, “Don’t think about it. Don’t write it down or save it for later. Just take care of it then.” Examples include taking out the trash, washing dishes, hanging up clothes, or replying to a quick email. By doing these quick tasks, you free up mental energy and avoid having them weigh on your mind.

Decision fatigue is real, so creating a few regular routines helps. Tishayla Williams, a workplace expert, wears black tops and switches between the same work pants. “Having those set choices makes busy weeks easier,” she says. You could also eat the same breakfast or rely on a short list of meals. Decide ahead what chores can wait or which emails don’t need a quick reply. The goal is to make life easier, not to perfect every tiny decision.

Finally, learn to wipe away old stories. Our brains often replay past experiences, but we can choose a fresh view. Life coach Lorena Bernal calls this “clearing the story.” She once decided to clear her past impressions of unfriendly people at a gathering. “I felt lighter, and they seemed kinder in return,” she says. “When you approach life as if it’s new, it becomes more alive, more enjoyable, and far less heavy.”