By practicing these 10 secrets, you will be able to have a simpler, more comfortable, and unique life. People who have busy days do not pay attention to the way of daily life. 

Living a simple life doesn't necessarily mean giving up on Eames chairs or the annual IKEA troupe or moving to a hut in the forest to be self-sufficient. Conversely, a simple life is about clarifying what you really like and what you are doing so that you can spend time, energy and money for what is important to you. No matter where you live in your home, life can be simple and comfortable by clearing up cluttered things, learning new habits, and rethinking priorities. Read the 10 methods below to get started.


1. Warming Up for a Simple Life

Take a little time to think about what you really want to get by simplifying your life at home. Imagine how simple it would be to change your house or routine.

Maybe the room is bigger and cleaner? Maybe I want more time? Maybe it will reduce frustration? If you have any thoughts, feelings, or ideas that suddenly came to you, write them down in a diary or notebook.

 

2. Display what you care about (clean up the rest)

Start with a small step. Is there a box with old photos that makes you feel warm every time you look at it? Pick a favorite and put it in the frame. Use every Saturday morning for 10 minutes to clear up the mess and take it to a charity when the box is full. Little by little, you can make your home surrounded by what is important to you.

 

3. Incorporate the $ 100 Rule

Keeping things, you don't want in your home is as important as or more than disposing of things you already have too much. The $ 100 rule is easy. If you want to buy something, first ask yourself whether it is $ 100. This is to avoid buying any small object by inertia. Any amount of money can be set. Make it the amount you feel is high. For me $ 100 is just a good standard, but it can be higher or lower.

 

4. Simple Appearance

When you open a cupboard or closet, it tends to look messy when it is packed with objects of various colors, sizes, and shapes. Even if they are well organized. 

It's usually nice to have matching glasses and dishes on the shelves, but not everything is (or shouldn't) come as a set. In such a case, use a container that gives a solid impression. Boxes, baskets, trays, magazine files, etc. are all nice and easy to label. Yes, what looks simple is usually easy to do.

 

5. Use a Storage Container that is Easy to Put in and Take out

Don't take things too much trouble. You can use a box or basket with an open mouth to easily organize and take out what you need. Save the box with the lid for a deep storage space (basement, attic, etc.). In such a place, it is more important that dust does not enter than the ease of putting in and out.

 

6. Rethink the Space You Need

Regardless of the type and size of your home, it's easy to store as much as you can. That's why, to keep things simple, choose to live in a house that fits you best. In other words, the house is large enough for each family to feel comfortable, but not large enough to have rarely used rooms.

 

7. Promote Digitization (back up in multiple ways)

Going paperless is a valuable goal that reduces environmental impact while reducing home waste. The only thing to be aware of is proper backup of the material. There's no piece of simplicity in finding a replacement for lost data. For example, you can use an online “cloud” storage service and back up to an external hard disk.

 

8. Create a Simple Mechanism 

Routinization is important for a simple life. You don't forget to brush your teeth and comb your hair every day, even if you don't pay attention to it. If you're feeling frustrated at home (such as washing or dinner on weekdays), think about how you can make it smoother (turn the washing machine once a day, prepare your vegetables on Sundays). Etc.), and let go for the next few weeks. After a month, you'll have a new habit.

 

9. Make a Simple Fun List and Enjoy One by one Everyday

We tend to relax and work hard until then, like on weekends. But there are already so many lives! First make a list of things that you find fun and moments, then keep them in your pocket and watch (and add to) every time. Lists should be modest and easy to achieve and execute. For example, buy bouquets at the market, special soaps, new books, walks after work, and so on.

 

10. Make a Home that Suits Your Life Style

If you have pets and children, choose furniture that isn't very delicate and has sturdy fabrics and finishes that are easy to care for. If you like to cook, take time to organize your cookware for ease of use. The bottom line is to make things as easy as possible for you. 

By keeping your home organized around your lifestyle, you'll spend less time struggling with things and more time for what's really important: your loved ones, pets, experiences, and more.