Tag: simplicity

Simple living is not really that simple-but results from a recent study at University of the Sciences indicate that reducing the clutter and narrowing your possessions, activities, and thoughts can play a key role in boosting your mental and physical health.

“People generally look to simplify their lives for a number of reasons-most commonly after they get fed up with the stress and chaos of their daily lives,” said Dr. Heidi Freeman, assistant professor of exercise science and wellness management.

Try this:

*Decide what is unnecessary.Identify what is most important to you (spending time with family, career?) and eliminate everything else (cable TV, extracurricular activities, for example).

*Start with small changes.Set aside one screen-free day each week, learn a few new recipes, or take a DIY class. Once you’ve mastered one change, then you can take on something more challenging.

*Get moving.Rather than using your vehicle to get to places, consider walking, bicycling, or using public transportation.

*Learn to say no.Schedules are often jam-packed with activities, chores, appointments, responsibilities, and urgent tasks. In order to simplify your lifestyle, you must be able to turn things down to eliminate some of this schedule clutter.

*Spend less.The less you buy, the less you spend. For instance, ditch eating out and start preparing more meals at home-this can also increase the amount of quality time spent with your loved ones.