Do your friends often accuse you of overthinking things? Do you wish you could just let go and enjoy yourself more? Do you see other people who don't seem bothered by the things that nag at you? You can lead a more carefree life even if you can't imagine how you'll get there from where you are now, and the tips below can get you started.
Do Frivolous Things
If the above description fits you, chances are, you have a hard time doing things just because. You tend to want things to have more than one purpose. You're probably always thinking about how you can multitask or if a particular activity can be enriching. To combat this, force yourself to do some things just because they are fun or they feel good. Give yourself an hour or two to read a book or binge your favorite TV show. Go for a walk, or take a warm bath.
If you're still struggling to truly indulge, try an intermediate step. Get yourself something that is mostly indulgent. You can add castor oil to your beauty routine. Pick some up to enhance the hair on your head as well as your lashes and eyebrows. It can even be good for skin and lips mixed with essential oils. This allows you to do something to improve your appearance while also nourishing your body naturally. Now go for the full indulgence, whether it's buying an impractical article of clothing that you love, spending the afternoon reading in your hammock just because or engaging in some other activity for the sheer enjoyment of it.
Let Other People Go
If you're not very carefree, there's a chance that you're not very good at letting others be carefree either. In fact, you might have a hard time letting your loved ones be exactly who they are, up to and including allowing them to making mistakes. Even though you have the best of intentions, you need to step back. When you feel an urge to give your opinion or tell someone they are making a mistake, rather than blurting it out, just sit with that feeling for a little while. This person isn't doing what you think they should, and the sky isn't falling. A pleasant side effect of this is that as you train yourself to realize that you don't have to take care of other people all the time, you relax a lot more.
Be Spontaneous
Most likely, this goes against your nature. You're a planner, perhaps even a worrier. You'll probably never be an impulsive person, but it won't hurt to inject a little spontaneity into your life. Where you do that is up to you. Don't make yourself miserable, but try pushing a little past your comfort zone. Avoid making a detailed to-do list for the day. Resolve to say yes to any invitations you get. Make a purchase without endlessly researching to make sure that you're optimizing for the very best product. Strike up a conversation with a stranger. When you're deciding whether to do something, give yourself a time limit of just a minute or two before landing on a decision so that you don't get stuck in analysis paralysis.
