Simplify Your Life - Week 3

So I'm a few days late in posting this, but last week's "simplify your life" tip didn't work out so well. I did great the first couple of days - but after that, I realized that checking my e-mail first thing in the morning was probably the most effective use of time. Eventually, I'm going to check my mail, and checking it while waiting on the shower, means that I'm not checking it later. So yeah, while I loved the idea behind it, it just wasn't good for me. I'm still using the "one hour" with no technology rule, so I'm 50% engaged in this process.

So week three is to start your day with exercise. Psht. Wouldn't that be nice?! I've been attempting to do just that for MONTHS! I'll give it one last try. At least this is the challenge the week BEFORE Thanksgiving, not during. LOL.

Simply Your Life - Week 2

Week one went fairly well. It was nice to just turn off the tv, put up my phone and laptop, and just chill for an hour each day. Mostly, I did homework, but I was giving myself the time to set aside to focus on something I wanted to do too, so I actually started and finished two books. It's amazing what you can get done in an hour. :o) I'm definitely KEEPING this part of the Simply Your Life challenge in my daily activity!

So... for week two... this is going to be a definite challenge. The "tip" is to avoid checking your e-mail first thing in the morning. I'll admit, it's going to be tough. I check my e-mail, on my phone, while I'm waiting for the shower to warm up in the morning. I don't know what I'll do now to pass the few minutes it takes. Read? Just relax? Who knows! But, I'm up for the challenge.

A personal challenge...

On Facebook today, a friend posted a link to this article... it's 16 tips to simplify your life (and increase your productivity) and of course, I'm intrigued.

Since I know that I'd NEVER accomplish all 16 steps at one time, I'm going to try them one at a time... adding a new step each Wednesday until maybe I've accomplished them all.

So for week 1... my personal daily challenge is this...

1. Turn off all technology for 60 minutes a day and focus on doing your most important work.

Wish me luck. :) I'll report back next Wednesday with the 2nd "tip" and let you know how the first week went.