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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Lifestyle
Guardian readers and Isabella Lee

Embrace the imperfect and don’t try to keep everyone happy: readers share their tips on doing less in 2026

The composite shows a women smiling and relaxing
Guardian Australia readers say they intentionally organise downtime, take micro-breaks through the day and be less picky when researching travel plans. Composite: Guardian Design/Getty Images

At the beginning of the year, we asked experts on how we can go easier on ourselves. They gave us 52 ways to do less in life, from day-to-day tasks to longer-term planning.

We also wanted to know what you’ll be doing less of in 2026. Here, nine readers share their strategies.

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