21 Small Ways to Make Life Simpler

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”Leonardo da Vinci “The aspects of things that are most important for us are hidden because of their simplicity and familiarity.” Ludwig Wittgenstein I love simplifying my life. It makes me more effective and life less stressful. It makes me calmer and happier. But where do you start? Or continue if you are already on your way? In this week's article I’d like to share 21 small habits that help me to live a simpler life. Pick one of these to get started and keep doing it until it sticks and becomes just another normal part of your life. 1. Breathe. When stressed, lost in a problem or the past or future in your mind breathe with your belly for two minutes and just focus on the air going in and out. This will calm your body down and bring your mind back into the present moment again. 2. Do one thing at a time. You’ll get better results and feel better and less stressed while doing those things. 3. Write it all down. Use your mind for better things than remembering what to do. And the mind is often like a leaky bucket. So write down all your great ideas, insights and thoughts before they go missing somewhere and add what you need to do to a to-do list. 4. Do all your food shopping once a week. You’ll save time, energy and – in my experience – money. 5. Stop trying to do things perfectly.  It will only get you stuck and drain your self-esteem. Go for good enough instead and when you are there you are don...
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