Lifestyle Patterns if People Who Live Simply
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Natural Health and Green Living articles that support the holistic health of the Greater Grand Rapids/West Michigan Lakeshore community.
Lifestyle Patterns of People Who Live Simply
- Limit material possessions to what is needed and/or cherished.
- Engage in meaningful work for 30 hours a week or less, paid or not, with a short commute.
- Enjoy quality relationships with friends and family.
- Participate in joyful and pleasurable leisure activities.
- Have a conscious and comfortable relationship with money.
- Connect with their community, although not necessarily via formal organizations.
- Practice sustainable consumption.
- Incorporate healthy living practices in the areas of exercise, sleep and food.
- Focus on their growth and spiritual life.
- Regularly spend time in nature.
- Live in a beautiful environment.
- Live in harmony with their values.
Source:
Linda Breen Pierce
