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What if?

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“As we grow we tend to hide our human tendency of asking questions behind our existing knowledge and titles! ”

Today I sat and asked few questions to myself, without forcing any answers right away but giving enough attention to that part of my life?

What If my energy levels matched my aspirations for physical challenges?

What if the mental clutter was all gone and it was all clarity of mind in everything I do?

What if I was able to travel a new place every 3 months (near or far) on my bucket list?

What if I was able to feed my mind with good information every day?

What if Meditation/Reflection/Mind time was Non-negotiable in daily life?

What if I put in my intention on everything I eat or drink every day?

What if I knew that limit of having money & resources I need to live a happy & healthy life?

What if decided to listen more than planning my next talk all the time?

What if all the physical clutter was gone and all I was left with space and things I love the most?

What if I started putting my Intention first and evaluating it regularly?

What if it matters the most how my conscious feels and I act accordingly?

And so much more….

Have you asked any questions to yourself lately, I would love to know about them?

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. I would love to know about any changes you made or plan to make to live a simpler & joyous life.

Connect to me on Twitter @dailysimple2016

 

 

Peace of Mind

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“Set Peace of Mind as your highest goal and organize your life around it”

As per my experience, there used to be a time when I had everything but no peace of mind, now I have peace of mind I don’t need everything.

As complicated as it sounds with trend of Mental clutter, it is very simple to achieve Peace of mind. It needs small changes in our attitude & habits.

We need to go to the source of the Mental clutter. It is different for everybody but when you reach on your pillow at night start observing the noises, unresolved issues, desires and thoughts.

I started paying attention to my thoughts, few things came out on top of the list are as follows( again it differs to each one of us),

1- Knowing beyond control & in your control situations.

2-You can’t please everyone at the same time.

3- Every phase of life comes with unique demand of changes, accept and go with the flow.

4- Build your self image, stop beating yourself. Give discount of human error to yourself too.

5-Don’t dwell in past so much that you loose the focus on your today. In fact present is all we have to show for.

6- Limit yourself on thinking about something, overthinking only takes you down.

7- Forgive more, Judge less

8- Trust me you can’t change anyone expect your own self.  So invest time and energy in self development. Remember learning never stops.

9- Practice Gratitude Everyday, even for the most mundane things in your life. Sometimes I am just thrilled for a nice cup of coffee in my hand.

10- Last but not the least- Try to make choices in alignment of your Peace of mind. A day lived hurried is a day not lived.

Some changes helping me to get better are, doing Self talk, writing a simple journal & meditating everyday. I am not in constant chase of materialistic life & comparing life with others.

I am not striving for perfection but daily habit of doing all this. I make sure to give some outlet for heavy thoughts & spend some time reflecting everyday. When I am on my bed, I’m ready to rest and rejuvenate for next day.

Do you have any changes which helped you to have more Peace of mind?

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.

Connect to me on Twitter @dailysimple2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

My Simple Health

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I used to think Variety of food receipie, exercises & tons of information on health, will help me to be healthy.

These decisions were exhausting & taking me nowhere.

My So called healthy grocery shopping was done at all kind of places, to get one thing here and other some place else. I joined health club, thinking I will do all programs one by one. Subscribed to Health Magazines(full of advertisements)to get inspire. I felt so consumed with the options available. I was drawn to every next best healthy thing in infomercials. It was almost paralyzing, instead of being healthy, procrastination kept creeping in my healthy plans.

Results- Overweight, lack of energy, sleep deprived constantly

I started eliminating this clutter of decisions. After much contemplation, I realized I enjoy  Yoga, Running & Hiking the most. Doing it 2 times a week/each my flexibility & strength improved. My 2 happy workout outfits, Black running shorts & legging with black tank top & my Brooks Shoes.

Then came Grocery, I came up with a list of simple & easy recipes,  I use lot of Greens and fruits. No more quick Frozen meals & variety of experimental cooking. Save money, time and confusion.

I made a list of our 5 favorite Healthy & Simple recipes for Breakfast/lunch/dinner. Weekdays are quick and easy now. Less caffeine more green tea. Weekends involve some comfort food too.

I take my sleeping patterns very seriously, early to bed & productive mornings.

As Simplifying goes, Now I keep myself focused on these simple changes, avoid distractions & temptations. I’ve reached to a point where I look forward to workout, sleep better & do conscious Grocery.

Do you have any changes which helped you to be more healthy & happy ?

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.

Connect to me on Twitter @dailysimple2016

 

SIMPLICITY- Quality or condition of being easy to understand or do.

Clarity, Simpleness, Intelligibility, understandibility, accessibility.

Reading this, I thought don’t we all want one or another of these words ito incorporate in our lives. More straightforwardness, more EASY around us.

Then why Life is not SIMPLE now ?

Since last two years I am on journey of simplifying my life. I’ve realized its not normal to be simple anymore. BIG House, More stuff, Full wardrobe and more gadgets, constant comparisons are norms of life.

It was overwhelming to pick one area of life to start. So I did what I do best, made  a list of all needed my attention.

My Health, Relationships, Time, Finances, Personal Growth, Travel & Contribution.

I recently went through 2 big Losses, My Mother and 20 weeks Miscarriage. Both losses were more than I can handle. During that ordeal, it kept crossing my mind, we all really come with limited time, life is not forever Why we always wait for later years to reflect on life & make it better?  Why not now, Why not today when time is real , life is real ?

What if we start valuing each day. Zoom in on important things and not worry about less important.

What will help me to focus on my important things in the rut of everyday life?

After lot of reading and introspection It came out that its all about TIME, SPACE & CLARITY OF MIND.

So first step was to clear my space of living. There goes all the unnecessary stuff out my house, stuff waiting to be used or not touched for 6 months to year. The instant effect of  decluttering was more time to think and spend with my precious 3.5 yr old Daughter. I was not thinking about the next thing to buy. I came out of stuffocation. It was Simplifying by not buying anymore & living content with what was left. Minimal stuff with maximum difference.

Next came Health and other listed areas of life. Believe me when I say , I had to break rules learned so far. In pursuing simplicity I discovered my true self. These small changes raised quality of my life like never before.

If you’d like to know what all changes helped me & my family to live rich life everyday, please subscribe.

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.

Connect to me on Twitter @dailysimple2016