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Simple Manifesto #72: Will this decision simplify my life?

This is part of our series on Leo Babauta’s Simple Living Manifesto. We invite you to join us on the journey. The 72nd (and final) idea in the manifesto is: Always ask: Will this simplify my life? If the answer is no, reconsider. In the spirit of this point in the manifesto, I hope you’ll [...]

Simple Manifesto #71: Live closer to work

This is part of our series on Leo Babauta’s Simple Living Manifesto. We invite you to join us on the journey. The 71st idea in the manifesto is: Live closer to work. This might mean getting a job closer to your home, or moving to a home closer to your work. Either will do much [...]

Simple Manifesto #70: Leave space around things in your day

This is part of our series on Leo Babauta’s Simple Living Manifesto. We invite you to join us on the journey. The 70th idea in the manifesto is: Leave space around things in your day. Whether they’re appointments, or things you need to do, don’t stack them back-to-back. Leave a little space between things you [...]

Simple Manifesto #69: Use a minimalist productivity system

This is part of our series on Leo Babauta’s Simple Living Manifesto. We invite you to join us on the journey. The 69th idea in the manifesto is: Use a minimalist productivity system. The minimal Zen To Done is all you need. Everything else is icing. Take a look at the illustration above. Notice anything [...]

Simple Manifesto #68: Learn to pack light

This is part of our series on Leo Babauta’s Simple Living Manifesto. We invite you to join us on the journey. The 68th idea in the manifesto is: Learn to pack light. Who wants to lug a bunch of luggage around on a trip? Here’s an article on using just one carry-on. After having my [...]

Simple Manifesto #67: Simplify your financial life

This is part of our series on Leo Babauta’s Simple Living Manifesto. We invite you to join us on the journey. The 67th idea in the manifesto is: Simplify your financial life. Article from a financial planning expert here. I know very little about finances outside of the standard checking, savings and credit card accounts. [...]

Simple Manifesto #66: Simplify your budget

This is part of our series on Leo Babauta’s Simple Living Manifesto. We invite you to join us on the journey. The 66th idea in the manifesto is: Simplify your budget. Many people skip budgeting (which is very important) because it’s too hard or too complicated. Read more here. Laurie and I would say we [...]

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