Simple ways to simplify

Life has become so much more complicated now. Multi-tasking is the order of the day – not just for human beings, but also technology it is all about multitasking. A phone is not just a phone anymore – it has so many other functions, that it is amazing. I have had two senior customers coming in with a cell phone (a relatively simple and archaic one) needing help in placing a call. Its ironical the one thing that a cell phone is supposed to do, is the one that people find it hard to do.

Here are some steps to make your everyday life simple.

Make a list of things you use everyday for a week; these are the things that you “need”. For instance, I need a frying pan, a sauce pan, a pressure cooker, 5 pairs of clothes etc. The rest is all “want” and superfluous – store it in boxes for a couple of months – if you didn’t miss it, you don’t “want” it. Give it away - you will feel lighter and better.

Prepare your menu for the week. Take the list and buy grocery for the week – nothing more or less. I know it’s so much easier to buy more when you get special and discounted price for buying in bulk. Except for dry goods like rice, flour or sugar which come in bulk, the rest will only cost you more in the long run.

Purge your pantry, your closet every three months. Buy new clothes only if you are replacing old dress.

Make a list of things you can do for no money or little money- bike/walk in the park/drive and enjoy the sunset. The more you enjoy simple things, the simpler your life will be.


This is one thing I feel we all need to do. Make a list of “can’t do without “work list and a list of things that can wait or be done by others. For instance. Instead of vacuuming everyday, do it every second day - instead of cooking a full meal – make a sandwich or better ask the kids to do it. Flexibility is the key here.

Life is simple; we are the ones who complicate it. Let’s get back to basics and savor every moment without rushing and without complaining.