A little over a year ago I went on a mission to start living a more simple life. I was tired of the clutter and excess things that we somehow accumulated. And with a little baby on the way, I knew my life was soon going to be too busy to mess with extra stuff.
So I started implementing some things that helped me develop a more simple lifestyle.
There is so much that you can do to simplify your life. And I don’t want to take you to the extreme of creating a capsule wardrobe, having every surface in your home bare, or making you live a minimalist life.
But I do want to give you a few simple ways to make your life a little more simple starting today!
1. Reduce the clutter.
There are probably things in your home that you can think of right now that are just collecting dust and could be called clutter. If you got up right now and went around your home could you find just five things that you could get rid of today?
Reducing the clutter around your home will allow you to have less things to worry about, clean around, and take up space. It will help you simplify your life more than you may think.
2. Make a list of staple meals.
This has been a life changer for me. I came up with a list of meals that I can make with things I regularly have on hand. I don’t have to buy special ingredients or do much planning ahead to make them. Just coming up with a list of ten meals that are easy for you to make with things that are usually in your pantry and fridge (such as homemade pizza, a cheesy pasta dish, a chicken and rice casserole, or burrito bowls) will make your dinner time much more simple.
3. Reduce the products you use.
I used to use so many different face washes, makeup products, and cleaning solutions. But since simplifying my life a year ago, I have found that I really do not need to have so many products lying around. I have simplified it down to one soap bar that I use to wash my face, one body wash, one face serum for my moisturizer, and so on for other products around my home. And having one cleaner that I can use for everything around my house has probably been the most beneficial to me!
4. Have a cleaning schedule.
Whether you choose to clean the whole house while your kids nap one day or if you have dedicated days to clean different rooms in your home, try setting a cleaning schedule. This has helped me keep my home clean all the way throughout the week, and then I just have to do a quick tidy before the weekend. It is so much simpler.
5. Implement rhythms.
Lastly, I would encourage you to start implementing rhythms into your daily routine such as set a solid morning or night routine, make sure to clean the kitchen each night, or ready your coffee pot for the next morning before going to bed. There are so many rhythms that you can set to make your life run a bit more smoothly throughout the day. And that will make your day a lot more simple as well.
Hopefully those five ways will help you start living a more simple life today.
Don’t stop here though. There are so many more ways to simplify your home and life. But hopefully these five things will get you started.
In His amazing love,
Hannah Marie
