How to Simplify Your Life {Part 1}

With a new school year underway, most of you are very busy. But to simplify your life is the last thing on your mind right now. What about slowing down? It was winter break, after all.

But, I have to disagree. If you want a simpler, more relaxed life, you can pursue it year-round. There is no better time than now to start living in this manner.

But, I understand. Change is a big deal—an imperative one. It won’t come overnight, but it can start with something small.

Because of that, over the next two posts here at Midwestern Miss, I will share ten easy tips. These tips will help simplify your life. I think these tips will help you start down the path to a more balanced life. This life is full of vitality. It calms the chaos.

As a result, I regularly practice all of these things. Now, I won’t go so far as to say I’m proficient at any of them. Still, I do try to live a simple life.

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Easy Tips to Simplify Your Life

Well, to honor the simplicity of this post, I won’t keep you reading any longer. Here are the first five tips to simplify your life today…so here you go!

Love Thyself: Self-love is top of the list! Take time to enjoy yourself every day. You deserve it. Even if you’re wired to please others, this can be not easy. Simplifying your life starts here. Your health comes first. Taking care of yourself comes first. It makes total sense. You will also notice your family feeling refreshed and whole. Taking some time for yourself is never too late.
Fight the Paper Clutter: A pile of papers is always on the bookshelf. Ah. Every week, we sort through that paper clutter pile. Beyond a week, it’s just too overwhelming. Along with sorting through the growth pile, we have a system for bills and related papers. These also get purged regularly. Organize your paper clutter in a way that works for you. This monster will be tamed, and you will feel instantly relieved.
Get Outside Daily: I spend my morning devotion time on my deck. With our puppy at home, I’m more likely to walk every day. Before My Love returns home for the day, I enjoy sitting in silence outside. I take in the sights and sounds around me. Get some Vitamin D by going outside! Slowing down will also simplify your life.
Set a Budget: I had to budget due to changing careers. I now firmly believe in it. Budgets can be helpful even if your finances are not limited. If you keep weighing needs and wants, you’ll have less. Simplicity is key.
Play a Board Game: Instead of using mobile devices or watching TV after dinner, play board games. Use cards with your family. Put the phone down! Relax. Enjoy! Once you try it, you’ll want to make it a regular family event. It’s all about simplifying.

There will be two parts to this post.

Here’s the first half of this two-part post series. I decided to break it down for you to avoid adding to your overwhelm.

Simplification can be ‘easier said than done.’ But the beauty of it is the shift in mindset. It’s simple, patient, and calm. Once you get your mind in that space, you take life a bit slower. Handle one thing at a time, even when everything is thrown at you. Deal with one curveball at a time. Don’t let the world dictate your pace.

After reading these tips, I hope you are motivated to try at least living a simpler lifestyle. Stay tuned to Midwestern Miss because next week, we’ll wrap up this post with the final five tips. There will also be a freebie just for you!