7 tips for a simple life

Having an empty day in your diary more often and taking things slower in your day seem like great ideas. Here are seven tips for a simpler life.

Set priorities

More often than not, we have done a great deal by the end of a day, but we haven’t addressed the things we find really important. You can change this by making a Top 5 of priorities and giving it—well—priority. Examples include: reading, walking, spending time with family or friends, writing, etc.

Dare to say no

Often enough we say yes before having really thought about it—because others may expect it from you, because you want to make people happy by doing so and because saying no can be nerve-wracking. If you use this word more often, you will see that you get a better grip on your own time and schedule.

Start decluttering

An empty home leads to a clear mind. By getting rid of the stuff that you no longer use or no longer value, you create a quieter environment with the stuff that does make you happy. You can apply the same principle to your wardrobe, too. Need more tips? We’ve written several blogs  about decluttering and created a free six-week course  about it.

One task at a time

By doing one task at a time instead of multitasking, no matter how good you are at it, you will be able to focus better and will probably feel a bit calmer at the end of the day.