Tips to Help You Simplify Your Living Life
Six Tips to Help You Simplify Your Life
1. Make a List of Five Things Most Important to You
We can’t achieve our goals if we don’t occasionally take stock of what they are. Do you dream of writing a novel or traveling abroad? Do you wish you had more time for your family, your faith, or your hobby? The simple act of reflection can create unexpected insights and opportunities toward getting what matters most.
2. Tune Out, Tune In
Just because you have a cell phone and a computer doesn’t mean you need to have them on all the time. Even short breaks from the demands of your gadgets can shift your perspective dramatically. Take a walk, meditate, read, or reflect on your day just before you fall asleep.
3. Spend Time, Not Money
Anyone can pick out an expensive present from a catalog. But a humble phone call, picnic, evening of board games, or other fun activity will create memories that last longer than a credit card purchase (and won’t come back to haunt you with compounded finance charges).
4. Think Outside the Cubicle
Does your 9-to-way-past-5 routine dominate your life? Regain some boundaries. For starters, resist the urge to take work home. Take your lunch breaks and make an effort to leave on time. Some employers may consider alternate arrangements, such as extra vacation time, flex time, or telecommuting arrangements, especially if they can’t afford to give raises. It can’t hurt to ask.
5. Count Your Blessings
As consumers we may feel inadequate sometimes for not having the coolest, newest version of every product on the shelf. We forget that a billion people on our planet live on a dollar a day or less. Our lives are materially richer beyond the imagining of our ancestors—and even our grandparents. Notice your many blessings and remember to count and enjoy them.
6. Join with Others
Most Americans are constantly bombarded with messages encouraging us to buy more than we need. Find some like-minded friends who share your values and intention to chart a new lifestyle. Start a study group, book group, or just a monthly potluck and take some steps together. Start a simplicity circle, a voluntary simplicity study group, or just a monthly “fun” night for sharing things like star-gazing, bread making, or story telling.
Resources : newdream.org
Tags: Healthy Living, Living Lifestyle, Simply Life