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Tips for a simple easy life

287 replies

emerald226 · 15/05/2022 09:49

Your tips please

OP posts:
Snorkellingaround · 15/05/2022 09:50

Don't say yes to optional things that really stress you out.

FuckingNoise · 15/05/2022 09:55

Stay single

Potterbore · 15/05/2022 09:57

Your time is precious - be selective with who you share it with

FindingMeno · 15/05/2022 09:57

Minimalism.

Gingerbeerfear · 15/05/2022 09:58

for me - stay single - complete control of my finances and also boundaries. Make your mental and physical health a priority. You can’t pour from an empty cup and all that x

dudsville · 15/05/2022 09:59

Do less. So, so much less.

EarlyEagleCatcher548 · 15/05/2022 10:00

Stick to your budget

Don't procrastinate, get on with things that must be done

I use a diary & make lists & tick things off

It is OK to say NO sometimes

bluejelly · 15/05/2022 10:02

Buy in bulk

Cleanbedlinen12 · 15/05/2022 10:02

Watching with interest! Am overwhelmed with teens, Dh , and their emotions, running house, worrying about money and keeping the damn place organised/ clean. Am going to Chuck everything in oxfam today - including all the good stuff I thought I’d sell, but haven’t yet. Less bin bags to trip over!

PurpleFlower1983 · 15/05/2022 10:03

Declutter - I need to take this advice!

bluejelly · 15/05/2022 10:03

Prioritise exercise, your health and 'down time'

Cleanbedlinen12 · 15/05/2022 10:03

List and buy in bulk is good advice.

ILiveInSalemsLot · 15/05/2022 10:04

There's so much to enjoy about the simple things in life. Do more that's free, less that's expensive.
Put the phone away (Hmm)
Go out in nature.
Make quick wholesome food.
Listen to music
Read books
Spend time with family and friends
Give everyone in the family regular chores.

catsnore · 15/05/2022 10:05

Sometimes 'do nothing' is the best option.

Mammma91 · 15/05/2022 10:08

Prepare the night before, especially if you have children or work. Best advice I ever got. Have clothes laid out, make sure you have staples in for breakfast (bread, milk etc), bags packed and ready to go, absolute godsend if you ever sleep in.

Also like a PP said, make sure your priorities lie with good mental and physical health. You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first 😁

Fkingfnaaarr · 15/05/2022 10:10

Want less

lemongreentea · 15/05/2022 10:11

Don't marry a man with children if you don't want to be a step-mum. You will end up doing most of the work when you have your own children with him.
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If someome doesn't invite you/your dc/your boyfriend to their wedding, don't make it all about you by being offended. Juat accept their wedding = their decision.
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Stop drinking (so much) alcohol. Same with smoking. But quit this one totally.
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Don't push boundaries with your friends and family that you know deep down they are uncomfortable with.
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Say no to things you have no intention of doing.

Fivemoreminutes1 · 15/05/2022 10:12

Have a four-weekly meal-plan rotation.
Make the dc have school dinners rather than packed lunch.
Have one bank account and one card.
Buy package holidays.
Limit the colours in your wardrobe and avoid lots of prints. That way, it’s much easier to find washed clothes that ‘go’. Makes deciding what to wear so much quicker.
Keep the number of social media accounts you use to an absolute minimum.
Unsubscribe from as many email lists and newsletters as possible.

LaurieFairyCake · 15/05/2022 10:12

Don't give a fuck about cleaning, prioritise well-being above EVERYTHING

devildeepbluesea · 15/05/2022 10:13

If you’re going to give in, give in straightaway.

Go to bed early.

Get a dog. This makes you get out to the woods, beach, countryside which in turn makes you appreciate nature and natural beauty.

Most of all, stay single.

Mally100 · 15/05/2022 10:14

FuckingNoise · 15/05/2022 09:55

Stay single

Or make a better choice of partner.

devildeepbluesea · 15/05/2022 10:14

Oh and one more: don’t worry about things you can’t control.

Aboutdamntime · 15/05/2022 10:15

Have a day a week when you don’t arrange anything - no lifts, no appointments, no meetings, no shopping, no visiting, no rushing around.

(Yes I know this is a luxury if you are working full-time and have a family or other commitments but I do it when I can and it makes a massive difference when I don’t have to do anything.)

RosesAndHellebores · 15/05/2022 10:16

Planning, planning, planning.
Don't make excuses for other people and don't settle.
Listen to your inner voice.
Look at the facts of a situation forensically - not open about money (red flag), hasn't got many friends (red flag), doesn't introduce you to family (red flag), treated an ex badly (red flag).

ohfook · 15/05/2022 10:17

Prioritise time over everything. Time is far more valuable than money imo. If something is not worth your time - be it time away from your kids, time away from relaxation, time away from a hobby - don't do it.

Don't have a lot of stuff. It's just more shit to tidy away. I'm still working on this one in that I don't have a lot of stuff but the rest of my family does!