Common Mistakes People Make When Living More Naturally

Wanting to live more naturally is a noble goal, but unfortunately many people don’t 
understand what this means, or make some common mistakes. Here are some areas 
where you might be going wrong, but don’t worry – they are all easy to fix.


Trying to do it All

A very common mistake made when trying to live more naturally is when you try to do it 
all. You can’t “win” at living a holistic life. You don’t need to do it 100 percent perfect 100 
percent of the time, and you definitely don’t have to dedicate all your time and energy to 
it. What this is going to do is overwhelm you, and make you think you are failing 
because if you don’t do everything perfectly, you won’t do anything at all. Remember 
that doing just a little something is better than doing nothing when it comes to living 
more holistically.


Not Making Consistent Change

It really is better to start slow with your new natural lifestyle, and work on changing small 
things, one at a time. Don’t attempt to change everything at once, but work on more of a 
consistent change. This allows you to take small steps that don’t completely change 
your life rapidly, and make you feel like you can’t keep up. Choose one thing at a time, 
like buying organic produce or switching out your skincare products for more natural 
ones, then change the next thing when you feel ready.


Failing to do Proper Research

If you don’t spend some time planning, researching, and educating yourself on living a 
holistic, sustainable lifestyle, you might not realize all the other mistakes you are 
making. Be sure you understand what is natural, what organic means, what you can 
recycle, and so much more. There is a lot to learn about living more holistically, being 
sustainable, and reducing waste. It is a BIG lifestyle change, and one that requires you 
to continuously learn more as you go along with it.


Forgetting About the Small Things

Living more simplistic and natural is not complicated and doesn’t have to be expensive. 
Don’t spend your entire budget on pricey essential oils and organic food. This is a 
common mistake that often leads to people giving up, because they think they can’t 
afford it. But there are many ways to cut costs and not make it so complicated for your 
family just to live a natural lifestyle.
