Many times this question arose in my mind and that is the reason I changed my life in such a way that  I do not compare my life with others and I have become my own competitor.

 And its then that life has become easier for me. The feeling that ' I am good the way I am" is the essence of leading a simple life. The points that I would like to highlight in this respect are very important in leading a simple life…And trust me they are very much effective if you apply them in your life….!!

Decreasing the " Rat race' mentality

This has been put in to our mentality to get into the rat race. When we are children, getting more marks than our friends, then getting a better job, then getting a good home…..and so on…!!

So there are many things that we do because the world in going into that direction. We need to be wise and decide for ourselves and this cannot be achieved if we get into the ‘ rat race’ with others.

The ‘ Individualistic ’ mentality is not always helpful

The mentality that I am some person of importance can take us to such a stage when we would not like to adjust with anyone in any situation. Though nowadays we talk about individualism and the importance of self importance. But this does not work out always. Sometimes there are situations when we do need to take a backstop and highlight others and give importance to others. Too much of individualistic attitude can lead us to become more self centered and selfish…which is not good for our well being as well as for the society.

Self competition only

Competing with our own self is the best competition. But what we usually do is that we compete with others all the time. Because that's the easiest thing to do. Competing with our own selves and correcting ourselves for better is a very hard thing to do but its an effective way to lead a good life.

leading life with the simple necessities only

There is a very small list of work that can help to lead a complete and simple life and those things are earning, cooking, eating, exercising , sleeping and chatting.  Apart from these main activities there are many things that we can add to our life but we have to keep in my that '"too many cooks spoils the broth"…so too many activities can actually not help us to lead a good life.

Not competing with others on every matter

This is the most negative thing to do. We compare ourselves with others on every respect. This is actually taking us backward. We are not advancing in any way by comparing ourselves with others. 

Waste not, want not attitude

Never waste anything that you get from life. Have an attitude of saving and preserving. This can work wonders.

Being satisfied with your own possession

Even if you don't have a car, a house of your own, a high salaried job, a high lifestyle and so on, be satisfied with how much you have with you. That's the art of leading a happy and simple life.

Trying to maintain our inner cool

Though this is the most difficult thing to follow. But not getting suddenly angry with others, avoiding fights, being calm and composed, not uttering bad words can only lead to life filled with dignity and happiness.