Living SimplyYou really don't need all that stuff. Get rid of it. Have a garage sale or give it to charity. Throw out broken things you know you will never fix. Purge your belongings by picking a room and attack it. Have three containers: One for keepers, one for trash and one for charity (or garage sale). Be ruthless -- keepers only have value if they are necessary for now or have some sort of heirloom value. I -could-use-this-one-day doesn't count. Can't part with anything? Imagine your house is on fire and you have ten minutes to save your important things. It will become clear to you which items mean the most. Here are some living simply books to guide to along: The Simpler Life: An Inspirational Guide to Living Better With Less by Deborah H. Deford - The Simpler Life will help you sweep away life's clutter and focus on the things that matter most. With realistic, down-to-earth advice on simplifying your life at home and at the office, and stories about people who have accomplished their dreams, it offers the information and inspiration you need to navigate the complexities of life today and rediscover the simpler joys that make life worth living. Living the Simple Life: A Guide to Scaling Down & Enjoying More by Elaine St. James - Following on the heels of her bestselling books, "Simplify Your Life" and "Inner Simplicity, Living the Simple Life" fuses both sides of Elaine's liberating philosphy into a powerful synergy of thought-provoking methods for leading a life of well-being and inner peace through simplicity. The Simple Living Guide: A Sourcebook for Less Stressful, More Joyful Living - In this book, Janet Luhrs provides a thoughtful and practical guide to simplifying our busy lives. Luhrs stresses that living simply is not about being frugal, living on a tight budget, or a modest income. Rather, living simply is being fully aware of what you're doing and why you're doing it. Luhrs demonstrates through many real-life examples how you can redesign your life and learn to savor every moment.
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