Simple Living: 20 Ways to Simplify Your Life
Living a simple
life is a life where you strip away the nonessential and focus your time and
energy on the things that matter to you. A simple life is a life filled with
meaning, one that you live on your own terms.
And the way to
that is simple:
1. Identifying
what most important to you
2. Eliminating
what is distracting you from doing them
While this might
sound easy, applying it is another. Below is an incomplete list of ideas to
help you find ways to simplify your life. Make a list of the things that you
can apply to different areas of your life and apply one at a time.
#1. Make a list of the things that are most important to you.
Simplifying
starts with priority. To make more room for the things that are most important
to you, you’ll need to free some time that is otherwise being wasted on things
that aren’t as important to you. And the best way to do that is by identifying
your priorities and writing them down.
#2. Identify your time wasters.
Make a list of
the things you spend most of your time on from the moment you wake up to the
time you go to sleep and evaluate whether they’re aligned with your priorities
or not. Then figure out ways to eliminate those times wasters.
#3. Simplify your tasks.
Whether it’s
work or home-related tasks, always find ways to make them simpler. If you can’t
get everything on your to-do list done, try to eliminate what has little value
and always start with the most important tasks.
#4. Say No more often.
Whatever isn’t
aligned with your priorities, don’t do it. If you need to spend time working or
with your family, don’t hesitate to say No to a party invitation.
#5. Limit your social media consumption.
Stay away from
your phone and watch less TV in order to find time for more important things.
#6. Declutter.
Downsize your
closet and home. Give away or throw what you don’t need “right now”. Your peace
of mind should be more important than the need to impress others.
What's the use
of decluttering when you’re going to buy more! The decision of limiting your
buying habits should be taken before decluttering. If you don’t need it “right
now”, don’t buy it. People think that buying more will make them happy, little
do they know that happiness can be found in needing less.
Read more: The Joy Of Less: 36 Inspiring Confessions From People Who Found Happiness In Simplifying Their Lives
#8. Learn to live frugally.
A frugal life
isn’t just about buying less, but most importantly, it’s about needing less.
#9. Make your home minimalist.
A minimalist
home where you only find what’s necessary is not only easy to clean, but also
peaceful.
#10. Consider a smaller home.
Decluttering
your home and living a minimalist life will enable you to find enough space in
a smaller home, not to mention that a smaller home is less expensive and easier
to maintain.
#11. Clear your desk.
A cluttered desk
can be distracting and stressful. Make sure your desk is clear before you start
working.
#12. Establish a routine.
A routine can
make your life simpler by saving you more time especially when it comes to
getting ready in the morning.
#13. Plan your meals.
Figuring out
what’s for dinner every night can be quite stressful. Plan your weekly meals
ahead and if you can cook and freeze them, do it. This will also save you trips
to the grocery store.
#14. Take the stairs.
You don’t need
to go to the gym to stay fit, walking to your work, parking a bit farther or
taking the stairs can be a great way to keep in shape.
#15. Read Simplify Your Life, by Elaine St. James.
If you're
feeling overpowered, overextended, and overwhelmed, SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE is the
antidote, providing one hundred proven, practical steps for creating a simple
and satisfying way of life
#16. Carry less stuff around.
Go with the rule
one-bag, wherever you’re going, always carry one bag with you. Limiting
yourself to one bag can help you pack fewer things.
#17. Auto-pay your bills.
It's one less
task that can save you time.
#18. Live closer to your work.
Your work is
your most frequent destination, and when you live closer to it, you save not
only time but also money that otherwise spent on public transportation or fuel.
#19. Go without a car if you can.
Living without a
car especially when other means of transportation are available can help you
simplify your life, free you from the stress of the jams and give you time to
reflect and think.
#20. Pay off your debt.
Debt can cause
an important amount of stress, not to mention that it’s adding up so fast
making it even harder to pay it off.
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