Simplifying our lives
is a good goal, for one to set. Yet, many people don't take any action on it.
Below is a list of actions that you can take today that will simplify your life
considerably.
#1. Pack your lunch.
Make your own lunch or
pack leftovers from the night before. This is can be healthier than eating
outside and it’s a great way to save money.
#2. Cook one more night a week.
This will not only
save you more money but will also save you the calories if you aren't eating
out. Adding to that, you'll get to enjoy more time with your family.
#3. De-clutter your desk.
Clearing your desk
will make it look more spacious and more comfortable for you to work on.
Organizing your desk will also save you the time you normally spend rifling
through the piles of papers. This will enable you to get more things done.
#4. Stop buying things you don’t need.
De-cluttering your
desk or place and then replacing what you get rid of with more things you don’t
need, doesn’t help. Whenever you’re about to buy something, ask yourself “do I
need it NOW?”.
#5. Own Less.
Give away to a charity,
any clothes you no longer wear. Make sure that anything you own is being useful.
If not, get rid of it.
Related: 75 Things You Should Get Rid Of Immediately
#6. Limit Your Choices.
It has been proven
that the more choices you have, the less happy you feel. Take the example of
choosing among ice-cream flavors. If you love chocolate and you get to choose
between chocolate, strawberry or vanilla, you’ll choose the chocolate and feel
pretty satisfied. Now if you get to choose between dark chocolate, Chocolate
Peppermint Crunch, Chocolate Fudge Brownie… you might end up regretting your
choice and wondering what if you get to choose again. Now, this goes with
everything in your life. Always limit your choices.
#7. Learn the Power of No.
Learn to say a polite
“No, thank you” to anything that might not serve you or add a value to your
life.
#8. Spend Some Time Disconnected.
As much useful the
technology could be, it might take some of your time that otherwise could be spent
on more important things. Spending time with your family or enjoying the
concert instead of filming it, can make your experience more enjoyable. Don’t
let life pass you by while you click away.
#9. Spend Time With The People You Love.
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We often don’t realize
how important it is to spend quality time with the people we care about. We
take them for granted forgetting that they’re the ones that matter and they’re
the ones who’ll be there for you when it gets tough.
#10. Give More.
It’s hard to feel bad
about yourself when you help someone else and make a difference in his life,
even in the smallest ways. In fact, it has been proven that giving provides us
with deep satisfaction and a feeling of fullness. Make giving a goal in your
life. You don’t have to give money and things, giving some of your time to
listen to someone who needs to be heard, can be the most precious gift.
#11. Learn More About Minimalism.
Start reading books
that will help you lead a more minimalist lifestyle, and get inspired by people
who are living such a life. It is important to live simply, but what is more
important is to keep learning how to maintain your life that simple.
Read more:
#12. Consider a Smaller Home.
If you intend to move,
consider a smaller home. Limiting your living space will make you limit the
things you don’t need.
#13. Replace Chemical Beauty Product With Natural Ones.
Beauty products can
burn a hole in your pocket and leave behind unwanted side effects. Whereas,
natural remedies and treatments are safe to use and more effective.
Check out these
natural remedies:
#14. Try Living Without a Car.
Walk, bike, or take
public transportation. Other than improving your health and saving your money,
using your car less will give you more time to think and the opportunity to
interact with people and notice your surroundings.
#15. Choose Quality Over Quantity.
You can apply this to
every aspect of your life. For example, instead of buying different jeans, buy a
good quality one that will last you longer.
#16. Start Your Day With Gratitude.
Always find reasons to
be thankful. This will provide you with deep satisfaction and a feeling of
fullness and attract more blessings. Say “thank you” multiple times throughout
your day. You can say it to other people, to God, or simply to yourself.
#17. Pack Lightly.
Whether you’re headed
to school, work, or vacation, try to pack as little as possible. You can
try the one bag rule, which consists of going out with only one bag, even on
vacations. Remember that life is about experiences and not things.
#18. Pay off Your Debt.
Whether it’s student
loan debt, credit card debt, car debt… paying your debt off will make it much
easier for you to manage your finances and you’ll have one less thing to worry
about.
#19. Unsubscribe From Emails.
Emails that you don’t
need can take so much of your time without you noticing. You can check how many
lists you’re subscribed to with Unroll.me
#20. Use the Cloud.
Instead of using a
flash drive that you might forget at work or lose, start saving your documents
to OneDrive or Google Drive. You’ll be able to access your files
anywhere, and safely save and organize them.
#21. Always Keep Baking Soda at Home.
Baking Soda is a great
alternative to many products you use at home. It can be used to clean the
house, remove stains, a toothpaste and a mouthwash…. These are 15 Surprising Beauty Uses For Baking Soda That Will Simplify Your Life
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