It’s the beginning of a new year which means a lot of new goals and with everything that has been going on these last few years, simplifying your life just sounds like music to my ears. I’ve discovered that having less stuff, fewer obligations, and more time makes room for the most important things. I have more space in my life for people I love, things I appreciate, and opportunities I want to take. Everything you own, everything you do, and everyone you spend time with costs you something. And when you have an abundance of stuff, it costs you a lot. With that being said, here are a few easy ways to simplify your life this year as well.
1. Declutter your house.
Your environment affects how you feel physically and psychologically. Whether you waste time looking for misplaced items, or you grow overwhelmed every time you open your closet, having too much stuff wastes your resources.
A clean, organized space helps you feel more productive and energetic than when you’re living among heaps of clothes, stacks of papers, and piles of dishes.
When you have fewer items to worry about, you’ll feel lighter. You’ll also have the energy to care for the items that you keep. Start decluttering one room at a time, and see for yourself how much better you feel when you get rid of things you don’t need.
2. Get rid of bad mental habits.
Bad mental habits carry a lot of psychological weight. Feeling sorry for yourself, dwelling on the past, and giving away your power are just a few of the unhealthy habits that will drain your mental strength. I’m guilty of a lot of comparisons online and getting too hard on myself.
Clear the mental clutter and unnecessary chatter. Make space for healthier thinking habits—like gratitude, self-compassion, and realistic self-talk. Give yourself GRACE!
When you catch yourself engaging in toxic thinking habits, take a deep breath, remind yourself it’s not helpful, and proactively start up a more realistic inner dialogue.
3. Cut out toxic people.
I say it all the time but it’s true. Whether you have a friend who finds a problem for every solution or a cousin who calls every day to complain about how unfair the world is, negative people can take up a lot of space in your life.
While you shouldn’t cut people out of your life just because they’re going through hard times, setting healthy boundaries is important. Sometimes, the kindest thing you can do for yourself and for someone else is to say no or cut ties altogether. Cutting out toxic people frees up space for those who matter most in your life.
4. Take charge of your money.
It doesn’t matter how much money you have. If you’re not taking control of your financial situation, money will occupy too much space in your life.
Commit to taking charge of your money. Create a budget and establish clear goals, and your financial decisions will become much simpler.
You’ll spend less time, effort, and energy thinking about money once you’ve taken control of your income. There’s a sense of peace that comes with financial freedom.
5. Work on your priorities.
Most of us have bills to pay, work, family and friends. Juggling through daily life gives us little space for anything else. Defining your priorities means working out what’s most important in your day, your month, your life and focusing your time, energy and attention on these things. When we don’t choose our own priorities, life has a habit of choosing them for us! Assess your life, identify the really important things and the things that matter most to you (not just what’s on your “to do” list) and focus your attention on these. Let go of what’s not a priority for right now and take heart in knowing that you don’t have to do ‘all the things.’
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