Some people think that cleaning out a closet once is simplifying. It is but it is a limited form. Simplifying suggests that we examine every facet of our life. For me, paper is a big thing. My recycling bin is amazing considering I live alone. I recycle and recycle but the paper does not seem to diminish. For every piece I recycle another seems to add to the pile.
Decluttering a home is one form of simplication. But there are many others.
Cutting back on errands and doing them more efficiently is another form of simplification. Combine errands and go to a mall or shopping center where you can do multiple errands. I am fortunate to live near a small mall that has a grocery store, a Target, a UPS, a dry cleaner, and so on. A little further is a cul de sac with a post office and a bank. Elaine St. James is a good source for learning to simplify your errands and tasks.
(In another post I will talk about simplifying your home.)
Learning to say "no" is essential for simplification. No to what? Too many meetings? Too many social obligations. Think about it. I will write more later.
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