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Life is always going to have its ups and downs, and there is very little we can do to ensure that we never have to deal with any difficult times, but it is also fair to say that there is plenty we can do to make our lives a little easier, starting right now. 

So, let’s take a look at some of the very simple changes you can make to make life easier for you and your family.

1. Develop healthy routines

Having a routine is a great way to maintain good mental health. It gives you a reason to get up in the morning and a roadmap for getting through the day as effectively as possible. What constitutes a healthy routine will look different to everyone, but if you can get up and go to bed at roughly the same time every night and fit some exercise into your day, you will be off to a great start.

2. Build an emergency fund

Money is often the cause of a lot of stress and anxiety in life, so anything you can do to improve your situation on that score is going to make life a whole lot easier. Building an emergency fund is a great way to give yourself a financial cushion so that should the car breakdown and you need to get a shiny new one from Edmunds or should the dog get run over and need expensive treatment, or whatever other calamity may befall you, you have a pot of money at your disposal to get you through. Start saving now!

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3. Batch cook

Batch cooking your meals means setting aside a few hours once a week/month to cook all of your meals for that time period in advance, Doing this means you do not have to worry about cooking every day after a long day or work or parenting, or whatever, and it also means you have lots of healthy meals available to you when you need them, so you don’t have to worry about feeding yourself and the family well. Give it a try and you’re sure to be a convert.

4. Practice self-care

Taking even just 30 minutes out of your day to read, meditate, apply lotion to your skin, or anything else that is just for you, which makes you feel calmer, happier, and more relaxed, is something that you should prioritize if you want to be as happy and efficient as possible. After all, if you never get a break. you will burn out eventually.

5. Learn to say no

It can be hard but learning to say NO to the things, people, and requests that you do not want in your life and which will take away your free time, make you feel miserable, and not do you any good at all can be very liberating, You only have one life to lead, so make sure that everything in it is there because you want it to be and not because you feel obliged!

Be happy!