keep these 7 things simple to enjoy a more balanced life

Simplicity brings balance, freedom, and joy. When we begin to live simply and experience these benefits, we begin to ask the next question, “Where else in my life can i remove distraction and simply focus on the essential?”

See 7 important things to simplify in your life;

1. Your Possessions: Too many material possessions complicate our lives to a greater degree than we ever give them credit. They drain our bank account, our energy, and our attention. They keep us from the ones we love and from living a life based on our values. If you will invest the time to remove nonessential possessions from your life, you will never regret it.

2. Your Time Commitments: Most of us have filled our days full from beginning to end with time commitments: work, home, kid’s activities, hobbies etc. When possible, release yourself from the time commitments that are not in line with your greatest values.

3. Your Negative Thoughts: Most negative emotions are a waste of one’s time. Resentment, bitterness, hate, and jealousy have never improved the quality of life for a single human being. Take responsibility for your mind. Forgive past hurts and replace negative thoughts with positive ones.

4. Your Debt: If debt is holding you captive, reduce it.  Do what you have to do to get out from under its weight. Find the help that you need. Sacrifice luxury today to enjoy freedom tomorrow.

5. Your Words: Use fewer words. Keep your speech plain and honest. Mean what you say and avoid small/petty talks.

6. Your Artificial Ingredients: Avoid trans fats, refined grain, high-fructose corn syrup, and too much sodium. Minimizing these ingredients will improve your energy level in the short-term and your health in the long-term.

7. Your Connections to the World – Relationships with others are good, but constant streams of distraction are bad. Learn when to log out of Facebook, or not read a text. Focus on the important, not the urgent. A steady flow of distractions from other people may make us feel important, needed, or wanted, but feeling important and accomplishing importance are completely different things.