The slower-paced winter months can become a time of scaling back and simplifying. This is a great time of year to revisit good habits and routines, declutter the nooks and crannies of life, refocus on the highest priorities, and let go of that which no longer serves a positive role. Here are five ways to simplify life in the first quarter of a new year.
Prioritize
Simplifying life inherently means directing your focus on what’s important and unburdening yourself from what’s not. In order to do that, you need to be clear about what’s important.Take some time to consider: What are the highest priorities in your life? Actually writing these down can be a powerful exercise. Your list of priorities may include your and your family’s health, your children’s education, your marriage, spending quality time with loved ones, the care and keeping of your home, your vision for your work in the world, or your consistent attention to your spiritual practice. When you know what you need to focus your effort and attention on, simplifying life becomes much easier.
