Posts under ‘Organization’

Reducing exposure to tv

While some television is a great source of entertainment, it should not be a substitute for living life.

Living close to nature

City-life can create much anxiety. Constantly being surrounded by stress of driving, being surrounded by tall buildings, being in a crowd at the grocery store, shopping mall, etc.. can all contribute to stress. It can be as simple as walking in the park and stimulating your senses to natural sights, sounds, and smells, that can be relaxing.

Not living by the telephone

Everyone needs a break from the phone sometimes.

Recycle

Recycling metal, glass, paper and cutting back on consumption of items that are wasteful can help the environment.

Change diet

Shifting diet from highly processed foods, meat and sugar toward foods that are more natural can help lead a healthy, simple lifestyle.

Change transportation modes

Find alternatives such as public transit, car pooling, smaller and more fuel-efficient autos, living closer to work, riding a bike, and walking.

Downsizing your living situation

This can help to reduce the clutter and also more responsibilities. My parents are thinking of going to a retirement community because there is less maintenance and work around the home.

Letting go of things I don’t use anymore

Recently I moved into a condo. This was a great opportunity for me to clean my clutter. I didn’t realized how many things I kept that I do not use on a regular basis. I let go of about 50% of my furniture, clothes, books, magazines that I had kept for over 20 years.

Drink water more often

Water is healthy, cheap, and simple.

Drive a fuel-efficient car

Not only is this safer for the environment, but also it costs less for me.

Write out a to-do list

Rather than thinking about the tasks, it can help to organize thoughts when they are on paper or on a computer screen. Sometimes you may find that there are actually not that many things to do or the amount is reasonable. It is also easier to shift around tasks and prioritize.

Determine which task is most important

Figure out why each task is important. Is it because the consequences are severe? Ex. working on an important project for work vs. mowing the lawn. True the grass may grow a little longer, but if you don’t work on the project for work, you could get fired. Another question to ask is whether there is a deadline or not.