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Living a life of simplicity is sometimes easier said than done. In a world of technology and fast paces, simple life habits can help you put more focus into your life. Easy things that you can do to bring a bit of mindfulness to your busy days.

Living a simple life is a good way to bring calm and peace to your day.

In today’s fast-paced world, simplifying can seem almost impossible. Each day is chaotic with so many demands on our time. If you want to slow down, make room in your day to put your feet up, and cut back on your never ending to do list, this list of habits will help.

These are small yet powerful tips you can use to transform how you live your life taking it from cluttered and chaotic to streamlined and organized.

Simple Life Habits

I love habits. Alone they are simple and small, but bundle them together and they can transform your entire life.

A habit, good or bad, is something you do on autopilot as you go about your day like drinking coffee first thing in the morning or brushing your teeth before you go to bed.

A healthy habit is more intentional, a positive task that is meant to help you grow towards a goal. This can be loosing weight, decluttering a room, paying off debt, or simplifying your home. the small steps are the habits and the journey is the transformation.

The trick to habits working is to focus on one at a time. To stick with it until you are doing it without having to be intentional. Choose one to work on from this list that you feel will get you in the direction you are hoping to go.

#1. Being Mindful

Mindfulness is all about being present in the moment so you can better appreciate the here and now. It’s living consciously, free from distractions so you can give your attention to what you are doing or who you are with.

The other day I was on my phone watching cooking videos and before I knew it, an hour had gone by. The fact that I had no idea I was staring at my phone for 60 full minutes was a wake up call. Now, I am more mindful of how often I am on my phone and I am working to drastically limit my evening scrolling time.

Put it into action: Set boundaries for distractions such as scrolling on your phone or spending time on social media. You can make a rule of shutting your phone done for the day at 7pm.

Next, work to be more present with others. When talking to someone look them in the eye so they know they have your full attention.

#2. Conscious Spending

This is a big one for me and something I have to be aware of whenever I am in a store. In today’s world, it’s easy to toss things into our carts when shopping. Many times we purchase things because we want them in that moment and forget to think before we buy.

Credit cards make impulse purchases easy and sometimes it’s only the monthly bill that alerts us to our unnecessary spending.

Put it into action: Never go to a store without a list or rely on curbside pickup to reduce impulse buys. These two tips alone can get you back on track with your spending.

For larger purchases, set a rule of waiting 3 days before buying any items over a certain amount. Not only will the extra time allow you to know if you really need an item, it will also give you time to comparison shop and maybe find a better deal.

#3. Create a Cleaning Schedule

Keeping a clean home is a large part of a more organized life, however, cleaning can often feel overwhelming to the point where you may want to avoid it. By setting up a routine cleaning plan you can break down chores over different days of the week, making it less time-consuming.

Put it into action: Assign a specific room or area to each day of the week. This was a tip I was given years ago and it completely changed the way I cleaned. Now I spend 20 minutes in a room each day instead of cleaning all day on the weekend.

Easy Cleaning Plan:

1. Monday – Family/living room
2. Tuesday – The kitchen
3. Wednesday – The bedrooms
4. Thursday – The bathrooms
5. Friday – The office or dining room
6. Saturday – Outside chores
7. Sunday – Planning day

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#4. have a Morning Routine

Starting your day with a morning routine is a game changer. Not only will it help you to start the day on a positive note, it is a good time for you to do a bit of self-care, something we tend to overlook.

Put it into action: Make a list of three things you can do each morning to help you wake up your body and clear out your busy mind.

1. Stretches
2. Reading
3. Prayer or meditation
4. Take a short walk
5. Sit outside and breathe in the morning air.

Once you have finished your routine you can fix yourself breakfast and get showered and ready for the day. You might be surprised how 20 minutes can change your outlook for the day ahead.

#5. Enjoy Hobbies

Having a hobby is a great way to unwind and relieve stress from a hectic day. Just a short time doing something you really enjoy can recharge your batteries both mentally and physically.

Put it into action: If you like to do creative things, set up an area in your home where you can sew, read, craft, or paint. If you rather do physical things, take time to doing an outdoor activity such as bird watching, hiking, or biking.

If you are not sure what hobby you would enjoy, try a different one each week until you find something you look forward to.

#6. Declutter and Organize

Living in a messy and chaotic home is stressful and the only way to fix clutter is to get rid of it. But let’s be honest, decluttering is hard work and might not be something you are looking forward to.

Here is a tip, start small and slow.

Set a goal of one cabinet or drawer a week and work to clean it out and organize it all the way to done. As you start to make progress you will be motivated to do more areas and before you know it, your home will begin to take shape.

Put it into action: Set a goal of one drawer, shelf, or cabinet to declutter and organize each week. Make a goal to take one bag to the donation center weekly as well. By cleaning out a new areas weekly and getting the excess stuff out of your home you will see a big change.

SLCG Pro Tip: If you have too much stuff and are unsure how to start, try this tip. Put a donation box in one room of your home. This can be your closet, kitchen, or bedroom. Each day look for 5 things you can put into that box.

If you do this every day, you will have removed 150 items from you home in a months time. Keep it up for a year and you will remove 1,825 items from your home!

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#7. Time Management

Simplifying your schedule is a great way to get control of your time management. And managing your time is a great way to reduce the busy-ness of our overbooked days. Learn to say no to requests for your time unless you really want to say yes.

I heard a quote the other day, “No is a complete sentence.” I love this so much that I now remember that when someone asks me to do a large project and I know I just do not have the mental energy to say yes. No is a complete sentence and I do not need to give a reason why.

Try it, it is very liberating!

Put it into action: Start by making a list of 7-15 things you need to get done in the week ahead. Each day work to get 1-3 items checked off your list.

By the end of the week you will have completed a dozen tasks or even more. Remember, the goal is not to fill every minute of the day with tasks, but to use your time more effectively.

#8. Choose Gratitude

Choosing gratitude means being more aware of the good things so you don’t miss them when they happen. The more you recognize the positive around you, the more you will notice those things in the moment. The sound of a blue jay or the smell of a flower or the site of a shooting star.

Put it into action: Make it a habit to write down three things you are grateful for at the end of each day. These can be as simple as a sunny day, a good meal, or a smile from a stranger.

Being grateful is not about ignoring the negative, but instead putting the attention on the positive and noticing the simple things in life.

A few years ago I started using a gratitude journal. At first it was annoying to fill out each morning, but now it is something in my morning routine that I look forward to.

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#9. Simplify Your Finances

Simplifying your finances can have a huge impact on your stress. Organizing your money is a great way to simplify your life.

Having a household budget and bill paying routine that you do weekly will help to keep your money in check reducing unnecessary expenses. You can do a budget on paper or use an online app.

Put it into action: Start by doing an inventory of your money.

1. List all your bank accounts and the balances in each.
2. List out any debt you have from smallest to largest along with the monthly payments.
3. List out your household expenses and monthly utilities.

If you have a lot of debt, start a snowball plan working to pay off the smallest balance first and moving up the list. The less debt you have the simpler your finances will be. Having a simplified budget does take work, but it is a great way to reduce stress and build your savings account.

#10. Meal Plan

Meal planning is my favorite way to save time in the kitchen as well as save money on your food bill.

Once I started to make a weekly menu, I was not longer in a panic when 5 o’clock rolled around and I needed to find something to get on the table fast.

When you have a plan, you can prep in the morning and dinner time will be a breeze.

Put it into action: Begin by setting aside some time each week to decide on your meals for the upcoming days. Look in your fridge for anything that needs to be used before it goes bad and create a plan around those items.

Once your plan is set, make a shopping list for any ingredients you need and stick to your list at the store. Consider cooking in batches and freezing portions for future meals for quick meals are busy nights.

Living a more simple life is a rewarding goal to have and can bring a sense of peace and contentment. It takes effort and consistency to simplify various aspects of your life, but the result is worth it.

By implementing these 10 tips, you can start simplifying your life today and enjoy the benefits that come with it. Remember, simplicity is not about living with less or sacrificing, instead it’s about refocusing on what’s important so you can make time for what needs to be done.

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