“When we are craving Simplicity, We are not after easier life,We are after Life”
2 years back I changed my mindset, to live a life I love. There are always times when you compare your social life/material life/health/ vacations etc. Too much time on social media, socializing & rush of advertisements can make you feel discontent.
I slowed down to commit my feelings to myself. I took account of things I was doing everyday i.e either acquiring stuff or planning /working to acquire some more.
I started giving more thought to simple & meaningful life. I learned not to overcrowd my mind with doing it all. To say No to events & stuff, that urge of doing something all the time. Now I understand the expense of saying yes to every next thing/invitation. Every yes to outside world can cost you family time/Exercise/Rest/ learning & contribution.
I keep my Family time on top, doing something enriching together. Your goal is to take initiative and create life you enjoy, job you love, house you can manage. Enough money to live and save for vacations & retirement.
As per my experience when You loose someone, the first thing you think about are all the good times spent together, not material possessions he/she own. Something to think about !
Don’t Value your time only with money but what else you do with it?
Questions I had to ask myself to get clarity in My life-
1-Are you overworked, stressed. Are you waiting it to rectify it till its too late?
2-When was the last time you thought beyond your material self- beyond accumulation of gadgets/cars/clothes etc.?
3-What are the changes you plan to do today for your Simple life today & tomorrow?
I started with small changes. Observing quality of choices I make all day.
What I read/watch?
What exercise I did today / What did I do to relax today?
What came planned and what was unplanned and how I react to it?
What did I do to be my better self tomorrow?
How much undivided time I shared with my family ?
I am still a work in progress, but life is certainly simple. I’ve learned to say No. My pacifiers are changed to reading and watching videos in line of my interest. I give more time to Running, Hiking & doing Yoga. More spouse/daughter time. I know what am I doing today has a positive impact on my life tomorrow.
Now with sincere thoughts, energy and planning, my days are simpler. I feel content of using my time and seeing the difference in my family life & health.
(Bonus -our finances are getting in better shape and we have time & money to plan amazing vacations)
Do you have any changes which helped you to be more Time Rich ?
In hope of discovering myself more deeper and making you part of my Simplifying Journey.
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Shivi
Please feel free to comment or give feedback. Also I would love to know about any changes you made or plan to make to live a joyous life.
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Hi Shivi, great post. I can definitely relate to what you have shared and my journey has been similar. It’s great to hear that you are enjoying a slower and more meaningful life.
Hi Angela, Thanks for following my blog. I am glad that you are experiencing the joyous journey of less in chaos of today’s life. I remember being on the other side and never knowing the pleasure of living simple & meaningful life until I started making those small changes, one day @ a time. I look forward for your feedback/comments. I appreciate them a lot.
Shivi,
Nice to connect with you! I am in thr process of shedding my old life and living more intentionally. Ithe is good time find another person who feels so many of the same ways, at a time when my family and friends do not always understand.
Hi Miriam , Good to now that you are on journey of good life with less. Its true that it takes some time for family & friends to catch up on idea of less sometime. My experience is that what they notice first is your spare time and healthy attitude which comes with intentional living. Keep on keep it on 🙂