Why not start with one thing rather than attempting to simplify your entire life at once, such as getting rid of all the clutter and limiting your schedule to only meditation and writing a novel?
It is simple and possible to facilitate one thing. You have plenty of time to complete everything; you don't have to do it all in one day.
Try to pick one of the ideas listed below and implement it today. If you did well, continue tomorrow or try other ideas. Try not to think of it as a chore. It's a fun new adventure.
How can you make your life easier?
1. Do one task
When you choose to perform the task that you will perform next, do that task only; shut down every other distraction; put your phone away; close all other tabs on the computer; and focus on doing only that task. If you are reading this article, resist doing anything else until you finish reading.
When you decide to check social media, check each app separately; do it with full presence of mind. When you go for a walk, enjoy with all your heart the nature around you.
Do your tasks, such as washing dishes, writing, or eating, one at a time. This is an easy and doable idea.
2. Practice a brief meditation in the time between finishing one task and beginning another
When you finish a task, take a moment and pause; enjoy the free time in between instead of rushing to the next task; notice how you feel; observe the details around you; and think about the last thing you just did. Think next about what you intend to do.
When you go to another place, whether it is just another part of the office or town, enjoy it to the fullest, as if it were of equal importance to any other work you are to do, and do not rush past it.
3. Let go of some commitments
Our lives are very busy because we accept many tasks and obligations that accumulate over time. You can greatly facilitate your life by letting go of one commitment, so what task is not doing you much good? And what can you give up today by declaring that there is no more space available in your schedule? Learn to say “no” with confidence and love.
4. Be present with the person you're with
Today, choose someone to be fully present with and put your phone away. Put away everything else you are thinking about. Just be present with them and listen to them. Feast your eyes on them. Open your heart to them. Show them your love.
If you practice the technique of full presence with one person every day—which is easy—your life will absolutely change for the better through better relationships and deeper social connections.
5. Clean up the mess
De-clutter a tiny space—at least an arm's length—in your house or office. A tidy little area on your desk or kitchen table can serve as a haven of happiness and peace that radiates happiness throughout all of your days.
No matter how your day is going, you can accomplish these five simple things. Pick one and appreciate the simplicity; don't attempt all five.
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