SIMPLIFY…………….

Simplifying life is something I hear a lot about lately both from friends and family. And there is no doubt that it is a very important step that demands a concentrated effort. A while back I had an experience with my younger sister , who needed to do just that. My sister  had taken on too much and was feeling overstressed from juggling a busy schedule and too many demands. I gave her  an advice  : if you want to feel more in sync with life, you need to take steps to simplify it. First, I encouraged her to prioritize her commitments and eliminate at least one. Right away, she  eliminated one commitment and then later decided to let go of two more. She said she felt a little guilty at first, but in the end freeing up valuable time was a huge relief. Next,  she   took stock of her rather lengthy “to-do” list . Long to-do lists can make you feel like you are drowning in a sea of work that will never end. She decided which tasks she would cross off, as well as what she could delegate to someone else or simply put on hold until later. She later told me that shortening her list had made it easier for her to complete tasks, and that gave her a feeling of accomplishment. My  sister  also began to de-clutter her physical environment. Clutter creates a feeling of chaos and can prevent you from being relaxed and happy. Rather than trying to tackle the whole house at once, she chose to focus on one drawer, cabinet, or closet at a time. She only kept the things she really loved and used, and then sold, donated, or tossed the rest. By de-cluttering her space, even a little at a time, she soon created a more pleasant living space. When I last spoke to  her , she sounded much less stressed and more peaceful. She thanked me for my suggestions and said that her quality of life had greatly improved since her simplification overhaul. As you would imagine, I was and am very happy for her.  Most of us can stand to simplify our lives to some degree or can help someone close to us who is in need of doing that.

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