Any tips for simplifying one's life?
By Hope
@1hopefulman (45111)
Canada
October 12, 2016 10:15am CST
What have you done to simplify your life? What have you found that has simplified your life or made your life easier?
Examples:
* Buying socks in only one color
* Having no debts
* Only writing for Mylot
Do you have any tips for simplifying one's life?
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Luke 10:41-42 (New International Version) 41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Simple Living Manifesto: 72 Ideas to Simplify Your Life “Simplicity is the peak of civilization.” – Jessie Sampter By Leo Babauta A simple life has a different meaning and a different value for every person. For me, it means eliminating all but the essenti
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@Mike197602 (15504)
• United Kingdom
12 Oct 16
I live in a very small space...by very small take what you'd think of as small and half it
I've simplified my life by having few possessions...I could fit everything I own into my car.
I like it...I think we often own too much stuff.
I've simplified my life by having few possessions...I could fit everything I own into my car.
I like it...I think we often own too much stuff.3 people like this
@Mike197602 (15504)
• United Kingdom
12 Oct 16
@vandana7 there's a saying that if you haven't used it in six months you should junk it as you don't need it.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
12 Oct 16
@Mike197602 Interesting! Do you live in a small apartment or do you rent a room?
I live in a studio apartment: one room, a small kitchenette and a bathroom and one closet.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
17 Oct 16
It's great for the summer but not so great in the winter!
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
15 Oct 16
I like the way you tie in contentment with a simple life! 
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Oct 16
Well I am debt free, which is great, and I only write on myLot, but I also work on Swagbucks to earn points that turn into cash, and I live alone - nothing simpler than that. Nobody to pick up after or yell at, or anything. My life is super simple now.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
12 Oct 16
Yes to walk away from toxic people.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
12 Oct 16
While that is good advice, some toxic people are hard to walk away from as they may be neighbors that live close by and it is hard to avoid them altogether. Still, we can do so most of the time!
@mom210 (9170)
• United States
13 Oct 16
Oh yes, this is the best advice! @andriaperry
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
12 Oct 16
I try to give away things that I don' t use.. Today I gave some small things to a couple of children.. trying to give my writer to a friend who may need a working one..The ink gets dry any way, as I hardly ever use it... It is a big relief to get rid of things and I need to continue decluttering! 
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
17 Oct 16
Yes, it is a good idea to give things away to those who need them instead of throwing things away!
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
13 Oct 16
I do many things to do that since I take care of both me and my dog
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
17 Oct 16
It looks like you are on top of things and plan ahead to avoid problems which help keep your life simple and happy!
@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
17 Oct 16
I think they are all great ideas and am on a similar page! I'm sure those ideas have served you well!
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
12 Oct 16
Live every moment to the fullest....do not over think and all shall be well
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
17 Oct 16
@amitkokiladitya Greta1 I have come across rinsing the mouth with wheat grass to help the gums and teeth stay healthier. Have you heard of that?
@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
12 Oct 16
In order to do that, we need to learn how to live and what is really important in life.
What kind of doctor are you?
What kind of doctor are you?@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
12 Oct 16
@1hopefulman im a dental surgeon
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
12 Oct 16
Yes, keeping our emotions in check can make our life simpler as we have less confrontations which can be frustrating!
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