Simplifying is all the rage. It’s the “in” thing to do. Clear out the clutter, physical and emotional, and enjoy a new, laid-back approach to life.
Okey dokey.
(I’ve had much less for a long time. I must be very simple.)
But where do I start? Here are some simple ideas to put you on the right path.
Simplify daily chores. Do dishes need to be done EVERY day? If I just throw dirty clothes away, isn’t that simplifying? And as for work: Commute less. Take longer breaks. Call in sick and take a “me” day. Work fewer hours. Skip non-essential meetings. In no time at all, you’ll be fired. Simple as that.
Downsize your life. As a journalist, this isn’t a problem. Reporters around the world are having their lives downsized on a daily basis. This leads to buying smaller homes and cars, eating out less often, living with less, appreciating what you have. Yada, yada, yada. Heeeeeyyy. Wait a minute . . . Simplifying sounds a LOT like poverty.
(Former Pulitzer prize-winning journalist.)
Simplify your communications. Must you be on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube ALL the time? Do you have to text, instant message, ping, pong, email, snail mail, Morse code, Bluetooth and any other new-fangled way of communicating. How about just TALKING?
Simplify meals. Only stock your pantry or fridge with ingredients you’ll use. All that expired hummus, coconut milk and edamame? Throw it out and replace it with Hostess treats, Lay’s potato chips and other foods you’ll actually eat. Also, eliminate unnecessary appliances. That cotton candy maker, stainless steel pasta machine, bread maker, tortilla warmer and the jerky gun you’ve never used? Toss.
(The jerky gun. Wrong on so many levels.)
Simplify your relationships. Learn to say no. Don’t keep enabling dysfunctional behavior. Don’t let people manipulate you. Instead of a loving dog, how about a Chia pet or a pet rock? And do you REALLY need that boyfriend/girlfriend? Break up with your significant other and think of all the money you’ll save on counseling!
Sooooo. Basically, this new trend is a form of hermitage. Which I already approve of. Top 5 Reasons To Become a Hermit
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I’m trying to simplify my life. I realise that it isn’t always easy to live simply, but so far, it is always best!
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You are brilliant and funny. A vital combination. I’m so glad you are not a hermit. We need you to plug the leaky holes of the internet with your humorous observations. Otherwise we might have to read Aunt Bea’s peanut brittle recipes, or convert metres to feet, or consult wikipedia about every senseless thing, or, worse yet, attempt to plug the leaky holes ourselves.
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You made my day! I’m happy to save you from a life having anything to do with metrics.
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