Getting started was the hardest step for me take at the beginning of my journey.
I didn’t know where to start or how to simplify things because just looking at how much stuff
I had was overwhelming in itself.
However as I’ve continued to build momentum in my life and on my journey, I’ve learned
a few things along the way.
The main thing being that this journey it truly a lifestyle shift.
It takes a different way of thinking and doing to really simplify things for the better.
So today I want to share 15 simple ways that you can use to simplify your life starting
right now.
And the first thing is to set daily and monthly goals.
Give yourself something to work towards everyday and every month so you’re not running around
without a solid direction in life.
If you’re finding yourself feeling stagnant or lost or following instead of leading then
that's a good sign that you don’t have any goals set.
You know a vision or plan for what you want to achieve in life and how you’re actually
going to get there.
Number two, is getting your emotions and mentality in check.
Sometimes we forget that our heart and mind play a significant role in the overall quality
of our life.
If these two area aren’t solid than living simply will be a very difficult task.
Number three, is follow a morning routine.
See I strongly believe that how you wake up affects our overall day.
So having a simple and healthy routine not only make your mornings easier but it helps
you get off to a good start more often.
Number four, is getting active and working out.
Working out, walking, running, yoga.
Just doing an activity is a great way to get moving and burn calories.
But it’s also a good way to stimulate productivity and burn stress.
See the less stress you have in life the simpler things are going be.
And the simpler your life is, the more you’ll actually get done.
Number five is to declutter, but start simple; clothes, shoes, the linen closet.
See this is not meant to be overwhelming so don’t overthink it.
This is just an easy way to get the ball rolling towards simplifying your physical space.
Number six, is to build a capsule wardrobe.
When you have more clothes than you need you tend to want more because you always feel
like you never have anything to wear.
Simplifying your wardrobe down to pieces that you love, that fit well and that work interchangeably
will make getting dress everyday a breeze.
Number seven, is pay down or pay off your debt.
I believe that there is no such things as good debt.
Personally I don’t want to own anyone anything.
So paying down or paying off your debt will simplifying your life tremendously when it
comes to finances.
Number eight, is be creative.
Sometimes we think that we have to spend money in order to truly enjoy life.
However with a little creativity you can easily create an environment that brings you happiness
and joy.
Number nine, is separate yourself from toxic friendships and relationships.
Now I’m sure you’ve heard the saying that you’re an average of the 5 people you spend
the most time with.
So if you want your life to be simple then don’t surround yourself with people that
suck the life, energy and simplicity out of your life.
Number ten, is declutter your digital space.
Often times we think of simplifying as cleaning our physical space and we forget about all
the clutter we have digitally.
Emails, hard drives, phones, photos, all of it.
We have to clear this area of our life as well in order to ensure that we have balance
across the board.
Number eleven, is eat healthy and meal prep.
What we feed our bodies, then fuels our life.
So if the quality of food we cook and eat is high than the quality of our life will
follow.
So make healthy choices with the food you choose to eat, but also meal prep at the beginning
of the week so it's one less thing you have to worry about throughout the rest of the
week.
Number twelve, is be present.
Instead of worrying yourself about all of the "what if’s" in life, slow down, breathe
and learn to be aware of what’s going on around you and within you.
Number thirteen, is limit your time on apps and social media.
If you don’t have the self-discipline to not go on it, then deactivate the account
for a short period of time.
Sometimes taking a short mental break from the online world does a lot for your mental
health.
Number fourteen, is slowing down.
Stop thinking that everything in life is a race.
It's not.
However if you want to burnout, constantly deal with stress and still feel like you're
never making any progress, then go for.
But I'm telling you, slowing down and being intentional with your actions is much more
sustainable than rushing through life.
Number fifteen, learning what “enough” is.
Our society today is all about getting more.
It’s a message we see advertised everywhere.
You know the more you have, the happier you’ll be.
But the question we have to ask ourselves is when will we have enough?
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Peace!