Do you sometimes yearn for a simple life? A life where time
seems to flow slower. A life that is spacious where you have time to think, or
even to dream?
I did. Until I realized that my life is how I create it. And
that I can change my life if I want to.
I can live a simple life. Or I can live a busy life that
includes spacious times. Here are five changes that worked for me. I now enjoy
life more, am less stressed, and sleep better. I’m a more relaxed companion and
friend and more fun to be with.
1. De-clutter your
home
Clutter produces stress. Look around you for a moment. Can
you spot things that sit around doing nothing for months and even years. Things
that you could give away without even noticing a lack?
- Clear up cluttered rooms.
If you find things that you haven’t used in the last two
years, consider giving them away. If you find that impossible because the
things still have meaning for you, box them up and put them into storage.
- Give away what you don’t need
Go through your wardrobe and toss out what you haven’t worn
for years. Chances are that if you didn’t wear it in the last two years, you
never will.
- Keep the rooms you live in tidy. Clutter creates stress.
2. De-clutter your
mind
- Refresh your mind daily through meditation
Even just ten minutes of meditation a day helps you to find
a more calm and collected peace of mind. There are some very simple ways to
meditate. Sit upright, either upon a firm cushion on the floor, or on a chair.
Focus on your breath and let your thoughts go.
