The book is divided into seven parts: 1. Things. 2. Finances 3. Time
4. Health 5. Relationships 6. Partnerships 7. Yourself
Here are a few things I learnt about how to simplify your belongings/finances and time:
1. The book suggests that the biggest stress factor in
our mind is multiple tasks and not knowing where to start. The writer states
that tasks can only be accomplished one at a time and that the best place to
start is to get yourself organised.
2. Clutter can sometimes be linked to obesity (study by
Karen Kingston), procrastination, fear and financial problems
3. clutter sorting ideas: 4 stacks: throw, important,
forward, immediate
log things on a calendar, consistent use, use front of
file, identify build up early on, keep files in good condition,
At home: Clear everything, make it shine, sort it out (place
like with like and group items together- wonderful items or trashcan items)
Have a clear floor
4. Simplifying your Finances: change your
thinking and start your sentences with words such as "I can, I'll learn
how to, I will have.."
Avoid ‘what if’ worries and aim to achieve
"financial independence or the ability to not let money stop you
from achieving your goals.
Some other financial tips: pay in cash, trim down your
lifestyle, look for a new job every year, reduce your possessions and replace the
word money with reality. I.e. “I am doing this for the reality” rather than “I
am doing this for the money”
Always be fair
with financial transactions, set up own company by: setting high goals, getting
a mentor, selling benefits not products, standing by your own name and setting
reasonable prices
5. Simplifying your time:
#Feel accomplished by remembering 14 things you do each
day
#Look at small more manageable steps in order to reduce
fear
# enjoy your time now-spend more time looking, belly breathing, relax in a garden
# Do tasks one at a time
6. Relationships:
# Think of the emotional bank account
7. Health:
#Dinner is not a necessity-eat less in the evening
# practice isometric exercises
# drink more water, avoid tea and coffee
# if you cannot sleep remember that it may also be effective to have 3 25 min rest periods and one 90 minute rest period-This can help in the short term (proven for sailors)
8. Yourself and your life
#Identify your strengths
My favorite quotes:
" My mistakes make me unique and valuable"
