10 Free Ways to Upgrade Your Life

We only have this one life here on Earth (unless you believe in reincarnation) so why not make it the very best we can? There are plenty of ways to upgrade your life if money is no object. I’m thinking of a swimming pool and a beach house. However, if a winning lottery ticket isn’t in your future, there are still plenty of options. Here are 10 free ways to upgrade your life…just to get you started.

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10 Free Ways to Upgrade Your Life

1. Listen to Music

Stop for a moment. What do you hear? The television blaring nonsense? Kids bickering? Excessive traffic noise?

Now think about New Age music playing softly while getting a massage. Classical music in a fancy hotel lobby. The soaring notes of a choir in a cathedral. A fun outdoor concert with your favorite band. A night at the symphony or opera. Blasting the radio in the car, windows down and enjoying the first warm days of spring.

Whatever your taste in music, embrace it. Rather than using the t.v. as background noise turn on some music instead. Think about the mood you want in your home and find music to create that feeling. Upbeat and joyful? Soft and serene? Majestic and inspirational? There is music for every mood.

I love creating playlists on Spotify, including the ones I create especially for my LWD readers.

I enjoy the whole experience of selecting a vinyl album from our growing collection and playing it on our stereo.

I adore sitting on the porch sipping a cup of tea listening to music. Or in the backyard stargazing and enjoying some good whiskey along with a favorite playlist.

Music makes everything better – add more of it to your upgraded life!

2. Learn Something New

I’m a big believer in the importance of being a lifelong learner. Upgrade your life by learning something new. And the Internet makes it so easy. YouTube, podcasts, Duolingo, MasterClass, Skill Share, free online Harvard courses, and lots of other sites offer plenty of ways to pick up a new skill or learn something interesting.

3. Tidy Your Environment

One of the simplest (although not necessarily easiest) ways to upgrade your life is to clean, declutter and organize your living space. Our environment has such an impact on our daily life. Set aside time to make your home tidy, comfortable and attractive.

Decluttering Resources Roundup

4. Spend More Time Outdoors

We can all benefit from more time outdoors and in nature. Take walks. Garden. Go fishing. Or just sit on your front porch and watch the world go by.

My personal favorite? Stargazing on a warm summer night.

Create a Beautiful Life With a Stargazing Ritual

5. Create a Daily Tea or Coffee Ritual

Most of us enjoy a cup of tea or coffee (or hot chocolate) at least occasionally. If this is a daily thing for you, elevate the habit into a ritual.

Set up a tea/coffee station. Learn to make your favorite brew so well that you don’t even need Starbucks.

It doesn’t take much to make this a favorite part of your day. But you can take it to another level by investing in good equipment (i.e. an electric kettle for making tea) and quality tea and/or coffee. You’re worth it!

Create a Beautiful Life: Afternoon Tea Ritual

6. Meditate

We all need quiet moments in our day. Life is loud and busy. Take time out to just quiet your mind, whether through meditation, prayer or simply sitting quietly with a cup of tea.

Beginner’s Guide to Meditation

7. Connect with Someone

Our lives are better when we have special people in them. Take time to connect with others. If you can’t meet up in person then stay connected with a phone call or text. And for an extra special touch that will really be appreciated, send a letter. Yes, on real stationery and sent through the post office. Imagine how lovely it would be to find a nice, chatty letter in your mailbox along with all the bills and junk mail.

The Gift of a Letter

8. Indulge in a Hobby

I recently wrote a post about the value of hobbies which you can click on below. Instead of frittering away our leisure time scrolling social media or binge watching Netflix, indulge in a hobby or two. Your life will be enriched.

The Value of Hobbies

9. Journal

I started journaling almost daily at the start of the pandemic and have maintained the habit. Whether you record your daily life, explore your feelings or record what you are grateful for, a journal can make your life richer and more meaningful.

Create a Beautiful Life With a Gratitude Journal