When we first moved to the farm, we hoped that it would help us to simplify our lives. It’s not that our lives were completely chaotic, but we hoped that more space and less people would help us to slow down and focus on the things that were most important to us.
Since then, we have learnt that living simply isn’t about where you live. It’s about how you live. You can live simply in the city, and you can make life very complicated here in the country. I have been on a quest over the last few years to simplify our lives. I’d be lying if I said that we have got it all down pat, but we try to make choices in our lives that will help us to keep our lives simple.
What is “Simple Living”?
For me, simple living is not about living an austere life, but rather, valuing and using what we have and avoiding the idea that we constantly need new and better things to be happy. It’s about taking practical steps to eliminate the clutter, scale back the commitments, and make choices that give time to what is most important to us.
I’m hoping that setting up some easy systems, a bit of decluttering and organising, and making some conscious decisions to scale back will help us all. And because it’s all about making life simple, I’m taking it slowly; just one thing to work on at a time.
Over the coming weeks/months I’m going to share some easy ideas to help us all simplify our lives by finding time and organising the clutter that can easily swamp us. Some ideas will be things I already do, while others will be trying out at the same time. The goal is for us all to share how we can make life both easier and richer.
I believe that more is not better. It is just more. Once we have enough, the extra is just wasted. What if instead of chasing and struggling for more, we enjoy what we have?
I’m super excited to be writing this series. I’ve had it in my head for a while now, and it is finally coming together. I’d love you to join me!
Do you wish you lived more simply? Got some tips to make life simpler? What things do you struggle with? I’d love to hear them!
I love the idea of simple… I dream about it. But I am my own worst enemy when it comes to simplifying pretty much anything. I'm ready chick – bring it on xx
I know!
Ah, simple. That's what I think I want until I go and say yes to yet another project. x
I have no problem if people want to chuck everything and have only three outfits etc, but for me its about having enough but not too much… trying to find that balance!
Absolutely bring it on!
I'm totally ready for this series – I feel like the word "simplify" has been haunting me lately. I'm feeling so cluttered and overwhelmed – bring on the simple I say!
I think I'm going to love this series, I totally agree it's not about being austere!
Thanks Denise! It will be a bit of trial and error I think!
Sounds a great series – just perfect for where I am at. I'm looking forward to hearing about what does (and doesn't) work and trying some of the things for myself.