The simpler life requires you to figure out precisely what your idea of
heaven is and then design your life as close to it as possible while you're
still on this planet. As a single parent you need to do this.
Begin with these 6 Steps to Start Living a Simpler and Happier Life.
1. Relax your standards.
If you are struggling to
meet self-imposed standards because you find the effort satisfying, then, by all means struggle
on. But if meeting your standards leave you with too little energy to enjoy
other things, it's time to relax them.
2.
Take Time to Figure What You Find Most Satisfying
Set aside the time to
think about what it is that gives you the most pleasure and satisfaction, and
start doing it.
3. Create Time for
the Things You Care About.
The purpose of taking
the time to think about what it is you care about is to make time for those
things in your life.
4.
Learn to Enjoy What’s in Front of You.
Try to see everything
that’s beautiful in front of you and live in that moment. There's a skill
involved in looking at what’s in front you and finding a gift in it.To some
extent I’m talking about a half full rather than a half empty approach to life.This type of vision really cuts away all kinds of clutter.
5.
Learn to be Flexible.
Many of us develop
patterns of behavior – habits – that takes on a life of their own. In fact,
there is a real value in change, that is, in shaking things up every now and
then and surprising everyone, including yourself.
6. Prioritize
The entire notion of
prioritizing how you spend your time implies that you actually have some
control over your life. It is that kind of taking control and experiencing satisfaction that I am trying to foster.
Clearly we all have things we must do that we wish we didn't have to do. But as I said earlier, you will be surprised to discover just how much choice you have about where your energies go.
Remember you really do have the capacity to make choices. And that’s the key to a simpler life.
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