“Don’t sweat the small stuff…and it’s all small stuff.” ~Richard Carlson PhD
In his book Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff… Richard writes about simple ways to keep the little things from taking over your life.
Do you practice this quote…don’t sweat the small stuff? I sure do and it has really simplified my life!
Here are a few quick tips that can have big results, reduce the stress and simplify your life.
De-clutter your mailbox
Is your mailbox overflowing with catalogs, magazines and junk mail? Instead of adding unwanted mail to the recycle bin every week take time to unsubscribe from all these lists. Here’s an informative article from CBS News on “How to stop junk mail – forever.”
Chunk your time to free up time
Chunking your time allows you to prioritize your important tasks and free up time for fun activities. Give this cool site a try – The Pomodor Technique – it’s “not your mother’s kitchen timer.”
Just say “No”
Learn to respect your time and commitments by just saying “No” more often. Only say yes when opportunities are in line with your goals and vision.
Clean out that wallet
Simplify your finances by setting up recurring bills like utilities for automatic deduction. Conserve resources go paperless and sign up for eStatements with your bank and credit cards.
Learn to do without
The more you buy, the more money you need to earn and the more upkeep you have for all your stuff. Donate to charity what you are not using. Strive to live in a simple, healthy and easy to maintain environment.
“Unplug” for a day each week
Do you take a noise free day from technology? With more people using smart phones we have turned into an instant reply society. Get back to basics and unplug from television, computer and mobile phone for a day each week and enjoy time with family and friends.
Free up mental worry
Write down your goals and read them every day. Choose a task from this list and do it! Having written goals frees up mental worry and allows you to focus on what matters most in your life.
I would love to hear from you! What have you done to simplify your life?
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I’m a Midwest gal who began on a journey to live a healthier life way back when I was in college. Now just like all of you, the twists and turns of my life have led me to where I am today. Passionate about healthy living, community and social media, I invite you to Live Young with me!
