First Steps to Jump-out Your Life to a Simple Lifestyle
January 2, 2008
Have you ever said “If only there were 26 hours a day or 8 days a week!“?
With our hectic life-styles, it seems that there is never enough time to get everything done! Do you really need a new daily planner or perhaps is it time to simplify your life just a little? We came up with a few simple steps to help jump-start your simple life-style. If you’re already doing these, think of a few of your own that will help you to lead the life you want to live.
- Allow yourself to “waste time,” to just relax and do nothing. Actually mark off this time on your calendar or on your list of things to do.
- For lives that are too busy, consider dropping whichever activity or pastime stresses you out or does you the least amount of good.
- Identify one area in your life in which you can practice conservation (water, paper), sharing (books, tools) or recycling (plastic, aluminum, etc.).
- At bedtime, make a journal entry of three gifts you’ve received from God for which you are thankful. After a few weeks, look at the list and see if there are patterns to help you recognize the priorities in your life.
- Think about which aspect of creation (sunlight, stars, breeze, rock) most reminds you of one of God’s qualities and use it as a daily reminder of God’s loving presence.
- Try a “brownout” night where you turn off all electrical appliances, TVs, phones ,etc. This “electricity fast” allows you to be creative, slow down and appreciate the basics.
This new year, Are you ready to start your simple lifestyle ?