{"id":2130,"date":"2020-04-21T13:38:39","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T18:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofthewildpetfood.com\/?p=2130"},"modified":"2020-06-11T13:02:04","modified_gmt":"2020-06-11T18:02:04","slug":"simple-living-life-lessons-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofthewildpetfood.com\/health\/simple-living-life-lessons-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Living: Life Lessons From Your Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Ah, the carefree life of a dog or cat. Naps in a sliver of sunlight. Meals served to you without having to lift a paw. Tummy rubs. No stressful job, unhappy relationship or unpaid bills. What\u2019s not to love?<\/p>\n
If only your life could be less complicated. Well, maybe it can be! If we take a few cues from our best four-legged friends, we\u2019d be surprised at what we can learn about living simply. Here are a few behaviors we can adopt to help create a healthier, more relaxing lifestyle.<\/p>\n
Unplug.<\/strong> Pets get along just fine without digital devices. Turn off your smartphone. Back away from your laptop. And lock up your remote.\u00a0 Devote time each day to an analog activity \u2014 like journaling, woodworking, photography or swimming \u2014 and experience the bliss of doing something you love without constant interruptions.<\/p>\n Play outside.<\/strong> Escape the couch, open the door and fill your lungs with fresh air. Saunter around the neighborhood or go to a nearby park (your pet would be happy to accompany you). Take up running, biking or any other activity that gets your body moving outside on a regular basis.<\/p>\n Wag more.<\/strong> Show people they make you happy. Welcome family members home with a hug at the door. Chances are, they\u2019ll return the favor when you come home, too.<\/p>\n Minimize.<\/strong> Your pet doesn\u2019t need a million different toys and neither do you. Purge and declutter your house. Choose only the things that are most important or useful to you and get rid of everything else.<\/p>\n Walk. <\/strong>Pets just don\u2019t understand the concept (or need for) cars. The next time you need to run a short errand, leave the car keys behind. Stroll to the nearby hardware store or coffee shop. And like your pet, be open to meeting new friends along the way.<\/p>\n