So how do we begin the process of transformational change in our lives? What is the pivotal decision that we need to make that begins the process?
Folks, it’s about priorities. deciding what really matters and then, as Stephen Covey says, “putting first things first”!
I would start with
As you do this, it will increase your productivity (and satisfaction) and grant you a greater sense of purpose, and as a bonus it may bring you increased freedom and peace.
As an example that more is NOT better see the link below
Freakonomics > Marriage: More Money, More Problems.
So here is a list of 9 suggestions to begin to transformation via simplification…
- Turn off all technology for 60 minutes a day and focus on doing your most important work. (How about working on your spiritual life?)
- Start your day with exercise, it is a discipline and you will feel better about yourself.
- Be obedient to the sabbath! (Take a day off each week, learn how to really rest and refuel.)
- Learn to say no… which leave you free to say yes to the things that are important.
- Plan your week ahead of time. (Try to spend 30 minutes every Sunday evening looking at your goals/tasks for the upcoming week and planning spaces for work, rest, exercise, social, etc. Make a list of things you want to get done this week, remember, 1st things 1st.)
- Clean out your closets, your car, your garage. Get rid of things you never wear, don’t use anymore, or haven’t used in the past 6 months. The rule of thumb is, if you wouldn’t replace it if you lost it, then you don’t need it.
- Stop watching TV or at least cutback to no more than 1 hr per day (or 7 hours a week). If you’re an average viewer, you’ll save over a hundred precious hours each month. What could you do with 100 “extra” hours next month (4 days) to do whatever you want?
- Learn to protect your time. Distractions destroy productivity and complicate your life. (Yes, that means you cannot productively do homework, have Facebook open, text, and listen to music at the same time) This “multitasking” leads to the ADHD society we have today. Focus requires practice… focusing on one thing at a time!
- Online banking, automate bill paying as much as possible. I use Online Banking – ING DIRECT USA – Save Your Money!®
Dave
God on Money 