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Eight
Great Ways To Simplify
Natural Health Magazine, April
2001
Feeling
overwhelmed? Here are a few easy ways to streamline
your life, find more time, and feel less stressed.
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1.
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Clean
house.
According to feng shui, the Chinese art of placement,
the clutter in certain areas of your home corresponds
to certain parts of your life that need attention.
Key spots include your entrance, which represents
the way you approach life; your basement, which
represents your past; and your attic, which represents
your goals. If these areas are messy, clear them
out. |
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2.
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Junk
your junk mail.
Keep paper and electronic junk mail to a minimum:
Arrange to have some of your bills paid electronically
through your bank. Have your name removed from national
mailing lists. Or sign up for a junk-e-mail blocking
tool. |
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3.
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Use
your commute.
Read if you aren't the driver or, if you are the
driver, listen to books on tape. If you live within
five miles of your job, walk or ride your bike to
work when weather permits. |
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4.
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Cook
ahead.
Save time and eat healthier by cooking a few healthy
meals on the weekend and making enough to freeze
for the rest of the week. Soups and casseroles freeze
particularly well. |
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5.
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Pare
down on pills.
Unless your supplementing to combat a particular
ailment, nutritional experts say all you need is
a good multivitamin. |
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6.
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Unclutter
your mind.
If you find yourself unable to focus, try a simple
meditation technique--this can be as simple as focusing
on your breath for 10 breaths. |
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7.
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Plan
it.
Organize your life with a weekly planner. |
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8.
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Clean
out your closet.
Simplify your clothes. Buy pieces that you can
mix and match, require little care, and last. |
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