Things seem so cluttered and complicated--I am drowning in stuff and stuff to do. Has anyone sucessfully de-stressed their lives? How, why? Stories appreciated...
2006-11-25 14:42:15 · 7 answers · asked by monchichi 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
1)Start making regular trips with a full truck (or at least a full bag of clothes, books, etc. etc. etc.) to Goodwill or the nearest thrift shop or charity.
2)Reduce the number of commitments & activities you involve yourself in - gradually - think about what you value more, then do I value this more than the free time in my simpler life or not?
3)Sell or donate the television. { Yes, I am serious.}
4)Seriously consider whether you have the number of animals you want or would you rather have less? Start finding homes for the "extras" if any.
5) Ditch the alcohol - a real big complicator by any measure.
6) Set some time aside for meditation every morning. Its easy to learn & the results are worthwhile. Also, you will feel better all day, simpler or complicated.
7) Ditch the tobacco if applicable - another complicator.
8) Cut up the credit cards. Pay off the balances. Close the accounts. Buy only what you can afford.
9) Focus on the NOW moment. Learn present moment thinking as a habit. Overspending involves fantsies in the future that never come to be in the present. Stay in the present & save money & time.
10) Find people in your area who have done this & talk to them.
Good Luck!
;-)
2006-11-25 15:10:13 · answer #1 · answered by WikiJo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a great life right now I refuse to get worried about anything as it only makes it seem worse I have tins that are for each bill I pay and money gos into it every week so bills always get payed. I dont keep people around me that put others down as I dont like talking behind peoples backs, I help when and were i can but not if I have a prior engagment however most of the time i say yes if Im needed
2006-11-25 14:54:30 · answer #2 · answered by cazzra1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband, three kids and I were drowning in debt. Luckily for us, my husbands' parents are AWESOME. .. they had their (huge) basement finished (with a living room, two BIG bedrooms, bath, kitchen, storage) and let us come live with them. We sold our house, paid off ONE of the four credit cards with the profit, I tossed crap that I didn't want to store in storage for three or four years. "Purging" all the 'extra' crap in our crawl space and house felt GREAT. .. I felt lighter. Living with my in laws is fine 90% of the time. I have reason to want to save up and move on, but for now we are living very simplified. If we didn't have this as an option, we probably would've gotten a double wide trailer so we can pay off debt and save up to get ahead. We've lived here for 2 years, and in 18 months we'll be able to move out. I look forward to having my own home again, and I've learned valuable life lessons about money and how to not let it rule your life. Live in your means. I know I will from now on.
2006-11-25 14:59:04 · answer #3 · answered by misskenjr 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I live alone,
got a dog,
sleep when I am tired,
eat when I am hungry.
Do for a living what I do for fun.
Don't use credit cards (just debit)
Don't wear a watch.
Embrace my freedom with a smile on my face.
2006-11-25 14:52:55 · answer #4 · answered by 2K 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i run a small business. i had five people working for me. i fired them all over the summer. down sized and do it all my self. best thing i ever done
2006-11-25 14:45:40 · answer #5 · answered by steven d 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try not to be materialistic and remember that nothing that happens will ever be the end of the world
2006-11-25 14:52:55 · answer #6 · answered by Juicy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a simple life. No wife ,no kids, no money owed, no life.
2006-11-25 14:44:30 · answer #7 · answered by Hardtimes 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋