But somewhere in my attempts to do more, I lost touch with the things I valued most.
Now I’m experimenting with a simpler way of livingone that’s less stressful and more fulfilling.
Select your top five.
What are the five most important things in your life?
Decide what you value most and commit your time to those things.
We often agree to take on more than we can handle.Create some boundarieson your time.
When you know your major priorities, saying no becomes easier.
Solitude can be uncomfortable initially.
When we slow down, we can hear our inner anxieties and stress more clearly.
Rather than ignoring these, listen to what they have to say.
Our physical space is symbolic of our mental space.
Do you really need the 25 pens, 12 highlighters, and two staplers?
Clear your desk of the nonessentials.
Think about what you use, anddiscard the rest (responsibly!).
Routines can provide us with a focused time to commit to specific actions.
Look at yourmorning routineandevening routineand ask yourself how you’re able to edit them to be more nourishing.
Take the time to consider your purchases.
Life is easier to operate when you’re surrounded by less stuff.
Thisroom-by-room decluttering guidecan help you decide what’s actually worth keeping.
Don’t tolerate debt.
Enjoy the physical and mental freedom that comes from being debt-free.
When you own less, you don’t need as much space.
“More” is not an answer.
What point are you trying to reach?
Figure out whatenoughis for you so you know when to stop mindlessly accumulating.
Organization doesn’t have to mean neatly packing away everything you own.
The best way to organize your stuff is to get rid of most of it.
Find a place for everything.
When done regularly, walking can be a form of meditation that relieves stress and boosts alertness.
Focus on one task at a time.
Say no to ads.
Only you know what you truly need.
Business can be a form of laziness since it keeps us from focusing on what’s most important.
Sit still from time to time, not to read or meditate or paint or draw.
We don’t need a lot.
Rather than buying more, consider buying fewer goods that are better quality.
Check emails once a day.
If you’re free to’t pay for it in cash, you don’t need it right now.
Take a rest day.
Get rid of unnecessary costs.
Don’t let an abundance of choice distract you from a healthy routine.
Eating should be simple: Eat foods from nature, and repeat daily.
Take an annual retreat.
Create time during the year to leave your day-to-day commitments behind and take a trip.
It doesn’t have to be expensive.
Camping, a cheap cabin, or an organized retreat can all leave you feeling refreshed.
