The tendency of life in our society, 'business life' in particular has become more complicated: Internet, television,shopping, work , family commitments,possessions, eating, debt … these things pile on top of each other endlessly.This is a rather bad formula, as our days have a limited capacity, and so do we as humans. We can only do so much, only handle so many tasks and possessions and social commitments, and filling ourselves to those limits means we stress our breaking points.It takes a bit of conscious effort to simplify, but it’s one of the greatest things that anyone should master to enjoy 'life'.Simplify everything. That might sound hard, but with practice it’s actually fairly easy, and leads to a quiet, content, lovely life full of space for so many things you can do and live to the hilt.
So how do you simplify your life?
Get rid off dis connected time.
The Internet and cell phones are amazing, but always being connected means you’re always pulled in a thousand directions at once. It’s hard to focus, hard to connect with others, hard to get out into nature and be active. So schedule sometime every day for disconnection: maybe a block in the morning where you get your best work done, and a block in the afternoon when you get out and active, or connect with friends or family.
Be free from unnecessary commitments.
List your commitments, and pick one to eliminate today. It’s a simple matter of making a call or sending an email explaining that you can’t do the commitment. Trust me, they’ll find a way to live without you. You’ll start to free up time for what’s more important to you.
Start to share possessions.
Every day, find 5 things to donate or give to friends. Or clear an entire shelf or counter top,leaving only the things you actually use, getting rid of the rest. Slowly your possessions will be simplified to just the essentials.
Ban unnecessary shopping.
. You can do this. Don’t buy anything except the essential. If you think you really need it, put it on a list to be evaluated after a few days.
Pause before moving to the next.
When you’re done with anything, get in the habit of pausing before moving onto the next thing, For example, Put your clothes where they belong. Put your keys in one spot.Clean the sink before you leave it. This simple
habit will keep you organized and systematic.
Effective time management
What’s most important to you? Your spouse or kids? Reading novels? Cooking, gardening,crafts, carpentry?Make the time for it.
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