A Simple Life

A simple life sounds so good, doesn't it? Relaxed, carefree, doing what you want. Free from problems, excessive hard work and inconveniences.

If it is so good, why don't we all have it?

Why is life difficult?

Why is life hard?

Why are we rushing around in a chaotic way?

Why do we have to do so many things we don't want to do?

I think it is because we don't think it is possible. We don't think we deserve it. We don't think that it can be done.

We work hard at making life hard. We never think that if we would just work hard a little bit on making life easier, then we would have the simpler, easier life you want.

The first step is to be early as much as possible.

It is possible if you want it and are willing to make some changes to how you do things and how you think about things. You will want to create more time by looking for ways of keeping things short.

One of the main ways to simplify your life is to eliminate clutter. A clutter free life will immediately make your life easier.

I think that people make things harder for themselves by setting goals that are not in agreement with what they want to do with their life. One way I use to clarify my goals is to think of my painful experiences and how by goal setting in a different way I could have avoided the pain or find ways to minimize it in the future.

If a goal of yours is to have a simpler, easier life then your other goals will need to work with that goal.

If you have a goal of reading 10 books every week, traveling to a second home every weekend, working 70 hours a week at your job so that you get promoted, coaching your child's team, going to every church event and planning family parties every month then your goal of a simple life is not going to happen.

If your goal is an easier life then one of the best ideas is to just not do things. Avoid doing things that you really don't want to do and that do not add value to your life.

You can simplify your life by minimizing what you think you have to do. I also keep more free time for myself by realizing that I even though I may love doing something; I can't do it all the time.

I do things when they should be done and prepare for the future by planning for the worst case and having the things I need ahead of time.

Making life simple also involves not making stupid mistakes that could easily be avoided and not misplacing your cell phone, wallet, or your keys.

Your home will be easier to maintain once you get it how you want it. Staying organized is so much simpler once your life is set up the way that works best for you.

I think a simple life is a life that you can easily do. Your life just works well for how you want to live it. You get enough sleep, you get enough exercise. You have health reserves. You get what you want done. You are satisfied.

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