Simplify Your Life — A Little Book with Big Intentions

There’s a special kind of charm to a Sunday morning after brunch — a sense of quiet luxury, where the world can wait, and you finally have time to linger over a second cup of coffee. It’s a time when life slows down just enough for you to pick up a book you wouldn’t otherwise glance at during your Monday-to-Friday sprint.

Recently, a small, unassuming book found its way into my hands during one such languid Sunday. It’s called “Simplify Your Life”, written by Vaibhav Datar , and it’s precisely the kind of gentle nudge you want on a day meant for introspection or perhaps just daydreaming.

A Coach Who’s Been There

Datar, a life coach by profession, doesn’t write like a detached guru dispensing wisdom from a pedestal. Instead, he writes like the friend who texts you after midnight when you’re spiraling over life’s endless to-do lists. His voice is conversational, self-deprecating at times, and refreshingly honest about the ways he’s messed up his own life before learning to simplify it.

What triggered his journey? A health scare, of all things. The kind that sneaks up on you when you’re too busy chasing professional success and pretending you’ve got it all together. From there, Datar took a hard look at his habits, his beliefs, and most importantly, his own mind. The true culprit behind most of our self-inflicted chaos.

The Heart of the Book — Uncomplicate to Elevate

The premise is simple: We overthink, overdo, and overextend. We create stories around every minor inconvenience, complicate our relationships with assumptions, and pile our lives with unnecessary clutter — both physical and emotional.

Datar’s antidote?

? Ask better questions.

? Break life into five-year slots so you see progress, not panic.

? Learn the art of small wins, from saying thank you in the morning to taking yourself out for a guilt-free mini-vacation.

? And most importantly, talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.

Bite-Sized Wisdom for a Leisurely Read

What makes “Simplify Your Life” a perfect Sunday book recommendation is its format. Short, digestible chapters followed by “Smart Assignments.” These are not drastic changes but small, thoughtful reminders to help you see things differently. Write a gratitude list. Question a belief you’ve held forever. Breathe consciously for a minute.

It’s the sort of low-stakes self-improvement that feels doable, even for the most commitment-phobic among us. After all, nothing is intimidating about pausing mid-brunch to appreciate the warmth of your coffee cup or the fact that you’ve made it through another week.

Self-Help Without the Heavy Hand

The beauty of Datar’s approach lies in its lightness. There’s no moral high ground, no guilt trip about your Netflix binges or love for fries. He knows life is messy and that simplifying it doesn’t mean renouncing fun, ambition, or the occasional indulgence. Instead, it’s about cutting the noise so you can actually hear what matters.

Why This Book Belongs in Your Sunday Stack

If you have ever wondered why life feels harder than it should, even when nothing is actually wrong, this is the book for you. It does not promise instant transformation or the secret to becoming a millionaire. Instead, it offers something far more valuable — permission. Permission to pause, to take a breath, and to ask yourself whether you are the one making life more complicated than it needs to be.

And that, dear reader, is exactly the kind of reminder we could all use after a hearty brunch and a blissfully lazy Sunday.