Simplify Your Life

We’ve found the best (and simplest!) can-do approaches that will take your lifestyle from overloaded to streamlined in six easy steps!

How often have you woken up, determined to have a stress-free day, only to fall into bed in the evening disappointed? While external, unpredictable forces can send us off track, sometimes we also get in our own way. Our intention to streamline our lives might be good and noble, but it's easy to let small, negative behaviours become habit. And when it comes to habit, we all know just how hard those can be to break!

At one point, busy was all the rage. Tired, overworked, hectic – if you weren't one (or all!) of these, then what exactly were you doing with your time! Many of us live in a constant state of mental dispersion, and technological advances enable us to be connected to the world 24/7. Unfortunately, this can result in stress, anxiety and exhaustion – both mental and physical. When life becomes overwhelming we tend to lose focus and, more often than not, motivation.

As people desperately search for ways to slow down and cut back, streamlining has become more than simply the latest buzz word. It really is necessary and possible to achieve by decluttering your physical surroundings and your mind. While there are plenty of ways to remove distraction from your life, we think the streamlining rules listed here have the most impact.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN, ASK YOURSELF...

What are my priorities?

What are the five most important things in your life? Think of the things and the people who truly add value to your life. Write your answers down, and refer to them when you're feeling overwhelmed – this should motivate you to stay on track with your streamlining goals.

Stop over-scheduling

Your time is your most valuable resource, so ask yourself: do your current commitments align with the priorities you’ve listed above? Which of your current commitments do you keep up purely out of obligation?

STREAMLINING KNOW-HOW