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\"simplify<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cThe ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.\u201d – Hans Hofmann<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Do you ever feel like there are not enough hours in the day? You work hard, shop hard and play even harder with the kids. You have a full work schedule and it covers everything from late-night board meetings to early-morning soccer practice and face-painting workshops.<\/p>\n

No matter how hard you try, your family planner is still creaking at the seams. And when you finally do get some alone time with your spouse, you have about enough energy to cuddle while falling asleep in front of the must-see drama.<\/p>\n

When you’ve hit this wall, it\u2019s time to welcome some needed simplicity. <\/p>\n

Here are ten ways to simplify your life to have more time for the things that matter most.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\tCut back on unnecessary time commitments and cherish the essential ones. Learn to say, \u201cNo.\u201d
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\n2.\tReduce the amount of possessions you own because you don\u2019t need everything every day. In short, de-clutter.
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\n3.\tTrim your goals list to include only the ones you really want to achieve.
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\n4.\tMonitor your negative thoughts. They don\u2019t help and you don\u2019t have time to dwell. Negative thoughts can be time draining as well.
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\n5.\tReduce debt. Try as hard as possible to reduce money worries. Don\u2019t let the luxuries of today burden your tomorrow.
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\n6.\tKeep your words simple, but powerful. Avoid arguments, which only make things more complicated.
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\n7.\tMonitor your multi-tasking. Just do the essentials better, you will enjoy them more.
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\n8.\tAvoid the small screen mind-numbing by staying away from long periods of television time. If you have time, enjoy the simple pleasure of reading a book.
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\n9.\tLearn what the word \u201cenough\u201d means to you and then reduce responsibilities and other commitments until your definition rings true.
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\n10.\tCut back on your virtual connections with the world. Allot a scheduled time for emails, social networking and alike. Keep the real relationships in focus \u2013 and close by.<\/p>\n

Image Source:<\/strong> Google Images<\/p>\n

About Alex Blackwell<\/a><\/strong>
\nAlex Blackwell is a father, husband and writer<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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