As I get older it becomes more apparent how many things we purchase with no specific need in mind. Although I can see it happening, for some reason, it seems impossible to stop! 🙈🙃 Today we are talking about ways to consciously simplify life at home and the office. Baby steps, if you will, towards living the minimalist lifestyle. 

5 Steps to Simplify at Home

  1. Empty out and organize your handbag or wallet.
  2. Empty out and organize your Junk Drawer.
  3. Thoroughly review your book/cd/dvd collection and downsize.
  4. Minimize stacks of paper by switching to paperless billing and recycling old magazines. 
  5. Clear off ALL the horizontal surfaces in the room, one room at a time. 

How Do I Decide What to Keep?

Ask yourself these 5 questions:

When was the last time I used this?
(If jt’s been more than 9 months – donate).

What is the worst thing that could happen if I donate this item?

Can life go on without this item?

Could this item be MORE useful to someone else?

Does this item bring joy to my life?

5 Steps to Simplify at The Office

  1. Take the time to organize all the files and photographs into proper folders on your computer.
  2. Unsubscribe from email lists that no longer interest you (or entice you to purchase more 😈).
  3. Work to minimize the number of tabs you have open at any given time.
  4. Create a follow-up email folder to keep you organized and on top of your tasks.
  5. De-clutter your work desk.

 

These steps are only the beginning but at least we’re stepping in the right direction. 👣

How did you go Minimalist? Let me know below.

 

xo,

C

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