How to simplify your life

Declutter your space

• Keeping your home tidy helps to calm your mind. If you keep only what you use, need or love, it will give you more space and fewer things to sort through.
• If you make sure everything has a home, this stops you from spending time trying to find items.
• Avoid overfilling drawers and cupboards. Organised storage makes everyday tasks much less stressful.

Make simple meals

• Try meal prepping to help you save time and money.
• Having meals ready will reduce the daily stress of deciding what to eat.
• Stock your fridge or freezer with homemade meals to avoid last-minute trips to the supermarket or expensive takeaways.

Simplify your schedule

• Focus on the important tasks and commitments that matter most.
• Learn to say no to activities and people that drain time or energy.
• Leave space in your calendar for rest, hobbies or freedom to do what you feel like on that day.
• Try not to stack appointments or errands back-to-back. Give yourself enough time to get from one appointment to another without rushing.
• Keep all your appointments in one calendar so you can clearly see when you’re becoming too busy.

Manage finances wisely

• Create a simple budget and keep an eye on your spending.
• Make sure you are living within your means. The cycle of monthly debts can be exhausting and leave you feeling helpless.
• Avoid buying things you don’t really need and try to focus on needs over wants.
• Set up automatic payments for bills and savings to reduce financial stress and thinking.
• Living frugally is all about buying less and wanting less. It is connected to keeping things simple. 

Simplify relationships

• Surround yourself with positive, supportive people and let go of toxic/drama people.
• Be mindful of one-sided friendships. If you’re always the one making the effort, it may be worth asking yourself whether the relationship is still serving you.
• Spend quality time with loved ones instead of spreading yourself thin with people who don’t truly value or appreciate you.

Streamline daily routines

• Create morning and evening routines that bring calm and help you to be organised. Doing the same thing morning and night can help you set a calm tone for the day.
• Prepare meals, clothes, or tasks ahead of time to help you save time during the day.
• Keep important things close at hand to help you reduce any daily decision fatigue.

Keep your goals simple. Rather than trying to achieve everything at once, focus on one main goal. You’ll often make better progress that way.

Disconnect regularly

• Take regular breaks from screens and social media and enjoy being in nature, walking or being with friends and family.

• Try to include regular exercise in your week to help reduce stress and improve your overall health.

I’ll be honest—this is the one I struggle with the most! I’ve never particularly enjoyed exercise, but I know that once I build the habit, I’ll feel healthier, have more energy, and be glad I stuck with it.