1.“All the things being equal, the simplest solution is the best”
2.Surround yourself with beauty
3.De-clutter and organize set up your space to support the things you’ve identified as important
4.Don’t spend time with toxic peoplewho drain your energy and vitality
5.Spent time in the unhurried contemplation of nature’s beauty
6.Let go of a viewpoint of opinionyou’ve been passionately holding which no longer serves you well
7.Plant your own herbs, consider starting off with basil, chives, parsley and mint
8.Identify what’s important to you, choose your priorities
9.Drop activities that don’t bring you joy and move you closer to your dreams
10.Spend time with beloved friends
11.Write down the steps you follow to complete each task to perform on a regular basis and finda way to streamline and simplify the process
12.Create rituals, routines and traditions
13.Be spontaneous
14.Buy organic and/or local food whenever you can
15.Find a sport or physical activity you enjoy and engage in it often
16.Meditate
17.Follow your intuition. Listen to your inner voice. Check in with yourself often
18.Lie down on the grass
19.Slow down
20.Stop struggling
21.Let go of dreams others have for you that are not aligned with your own dreams
22.Release the past
23.Forgive; grudgesare poison and take ip precious space in your mind, let them go
24.Follow a four-year old around and do everythinghe does
25.Walk everywhere you can, or ride your bike
26.Reconsider all subscriptions to newspapers, magazines, blogs, and newsletters
27.Cancel all but one or two credit cards
28.Follow Parkinson’s law: set time limits for each tasks and stick to the time limit
29.Open the windows and let in fresh air
30.Take up yoga
31.Concentrate on your breath
32.Live within your means
33.Strike a work-life balance that creates harmony in your life
34.Get enough sleep
35.Do one thing at a time, and do everythingwith presence of mind
36.Laugh often
37.Don’t worry about pleasing everyone
38.Avoid unnecessary conflict
39.Clear out physic clutter such as fear, worry, anger, resentment, and anxiety
40.Learn to do somethingbeautiful with your hands, whether it’s poetry, pottery, drawing, knitting, cooking and so on
41.Give your hand-made creations as gifts
42.Make a list of small things that annoy you such as the leaky faucet in the bathroom, the closet door coming off its hinge, and the burned light bulb in the closet
43.Learn to say no
44.Figure out what simplicity means to you. There’s no wrong answer here, it depends on your preference
45.Delegate
46.Pay someone to do the things you don’t enjoy
47.Create a menu of a few healthy meals that you enjoy and eat those on a regular basis
48.Run errands in batch
49.Make it a top priority to find fulfilling word
50.Create a list of simple pleasures and ways to celebrate life and make sure you engage in these often
51.Take a notebook with you everywhere in order to keep your mind de-cluttered. Record everything, your thoughts, ideas, to-do list , so that it’s safety stored in one place-out of your head – where you can decide what to do with it later
52.Keep a master list of to-do items, cut them down into small chunks, and schedule the small chunks into your day planner
53.Be assertive
54.Have a hobby that gives you the experience of peace and quiet
55.Go on a spending fast
56.Become an early-riser
57.Hold hands with your significant other and go for a walk
58.Decide what you want. Nothing complicates life as much as having vague longings and desires
59.Go with the flow
60.Instead of carbonated drinks, drink water
61.Come up with your own definition of success
62.Stop comparing yourself to others
63.Be fair. Be honest. Be trustworthy. Be generous. Respect others
64.Keep perspective
65.Bring re-usable bags to all markets and stores
66.Unplug the toaster, the coffee maker, the stereo and so on from the wall when not in use
67.Switch off lightswhen a room is not in use
68.Take shorter showers and turn off the water when you’re brushing your teeth or shaving
69.Opt for quality over quantityin everything you buy
70.Don’t bite off more than you can chew
71.Develop positive habits, such as quit smoking and watching too much TV
72.Drop two negative habits
73.Identify the one thing you want to be known for, your magnum opus
74.Identify the four or five most important things in your life
75.Make a list of all of your commitments, social obligations, and the organizations you belong to
76.Clear out your e-mail inbox
77.Have a simple filing system
78.Pay your bills online
79.Stop trying change people
80.Get the book “Speed cleaning”
81.Carry a smaller wallet or purse
82.Plan time for a vacation every year
83.Tackle one goal at a time, instead of trying to pursue many things at once
84.Take a moment each day to count your blessings and be grateful for everything that you have
85.Let go of the myth of perfection
86.Start small
87.Share, trade and swap with your neighbors
88.Switch back to pen and paper
89.“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Get regular medical checkups
90.Keep items that you use frequently within easy reach
91.Record your favorite TV shows. Instead of having your schedule revolve around them, record them so that you can watch them at your convenience
92.Instead of having tons of items in one incredibly long to-do list, separate projects from tasks
93.Let yourself be yourself
94.Live by the mantra: A place for everything and everything in its place
95.Find a look suits you and stick to it
96.Simplicity doesn’t mean going without it, it means taking the time and making the effort to decide who you are and what you really want
