I loved the book, so I made a list of my favorite ideas from the book.
- Use "speed cleaning" to clean your house. Read Speed Cleaning by Jeff Campbell and the Clean Team.
- Plant a garden. You already know I want to do this. I have a great set of garden beds out in the yard, but no plants. Just weeds.
- Build a simple wardrobe. Find a style that is flattering to your body and personality and then stick with that style.
- Drop call waiting. It is annoying and people can just leave a message on voice mail instead of beeping in while you are talking to someone else.
- Take a vacation at home. Take time to get to know your city and the surrounding areas.
- Get out of debt. www.daveramsey.com
- Turn your hobby into job.
- Simplify your eating habits. Keep meals simple- fresh fruits, veggies, whole grains, lean meats prepared using simple techniques such as grilling or broiling. Fast and healthy.
- Always split a restaurant meal.
- Have a fruit or juice fast one day a week.
- Make water your drink of choice.
- Take a walk.
- Get up an hour earlier.
- Be in bed by 9 one night a week.
- Slow down to the posted speed limit.
- Keep a journal.
- Do one thing at a time. This one will be hard for me.
- Take time to watch the sunset. I also want to take time to watch a sunrise. I have never watched the sun rise.
4 comments:
One of the most amazing things I ever did was spend the night on the beach and watch the sun rise. It was breathtaking!
Love the list too, I don't imagine I will ever be able to do one thing at a time though... I'm just not made that way :o).
First of all, I'm amazed that you have time to read a book! The list is great - as I've "matured" my list of what's really important in this life has certainly changed! I guess that's one of the reasons God made us tire more easily as we get older - it gives us time to enjoy the things we didn't take the time to enjoy when we were younger :o)! Thanks for sharing such great ideas!
That list is great! I have done some of these and agree that they are things worth doing. We have a garden, and sometimes I sigh before going to pick veggies, but love them on my table! We've simplified our eating habits on most days and feel so much better! I agree with splitting rest. meals, fasting one day a week, and making water my drink of choice. I've adjusted my bedtimes, and have been able to catch a sunrise. This list really encouraged me that just maybe I'm on the right track! Thanks for reading my rambling!
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