2022 will be here in less than 7 weeks! However, before the new year, we are nearing the busiest time of the year, which is also one of the most stressful times. Today, I am sharing all about decluttering and preparing for the upcoming holidays with ease!
Decluttering your mind is primarily the result of decluttering all aspects of your life. However, you can reduce the load on your mind and give it the peace it craves with a few simple hacks.
Add serenity to your life with these techniques:
Remove the challenging people from your life.
Some people take up a lot of space in your brain. Every time you talk to them, they have nothing positive to say! Whenever you need them, they’re rarely there for you. These people are optional in your life, and you might not even like them! Why are you keeping them around?
- Be willing to let go of the people that take more time and effort than they’re worth to you.
Remove unnecessary activities from your life.
This could be committees you serve on, Trivia teams you play on (yes, that’s a thing if you didn’t know) or going out on Thursday nights. Maybe you’re taking dance lessons but realize that you’re not enjoying it that much. Cut these activities out of your life and gain the gift of time. Remember, time is the one thing we can never get back.
Declutter your environment.
Your mind and inner peace are affected by your environment. This includes your home, workspace, and anywhere else, you spend a significant amount of time. Have you ever noticed how nice it feels when your home is clean? You can feel that way all of the time. Yes, this means cleaning your craft room!
Write things down.
Trying to remember things puts a significant load on your mind. Remember, you said you would follow-up on an order, but since, ordered 5 new things on Amazon! Now, the order is ineligible for a refund, so you just lost out on money. Tsk! Tsk! Write things down (in your planner!) and/or set reminders from your phone. Knowing that something else will keep track of your obligations for you will allow your mind to relax.
Mono-task.
Forget about multitasking. It’s ineffective and creates stress. Limit yourself to one task at a time. You’ll feel better and get much more accomplished.
- Try it for a day. Do one task at a time and focus all of your attention on just that task. Notice how much better you feel while working and at the end of the day.
Make fewer decisions.
The fewer decisions you have to make each day, the more inner peace you’ll feel.
- For example, limiting your wardrobe makes it easier to figure out what to wear each day. Even better, pick out your outfit for the following day before you go to bed.
- If you like, you can eat the same healthy breakfast each morning.
- It’s okay not to want to visit multiple grocery stores to save a dollar. If you enjoy the quality of food at one specific store, shop there!
Get enough sleep.
Notice how foggy your mind feels after a poor night of sleep. Experiment to determine the proper amount of sleep, your mind and body need each night.
Limit your exposure to the news and social media.
The news and social media will drive you crazy if you spend too much time consuming them. It’s essential to stay aware of what’s happening in the world, but you don’t have to bombard yourself with negative information day and night.
I hope you can implement at least one of these tips into your daily routine. If you do, don’t stop! Maintaining your inner peace is an on-going non-negotiable you must be willing to be firm with.
