2024 has been a milestone year from several fronts for me and our family. But more importantly, I remained committed to continue small steps to simplify my life. Here are the top ten things I have chosen to do in 2024 to live more deliberately in simplicity.
1. Embraced Minimalism and Essentialism.
Minimalism is being deliberate about what I allow to take space in my mind and physical space, while Essentialism is mindfulness on people, things, life events that matters most in life.
2. Allowed myself some slack.
On things I started to forget, stuff that I overlook. Que ver.
3. Stop engaging in pointless discussions.
Unless it is a matter of personal safety, I don’t argue mindlessly just to prove that I am right. On most days, my peace is more important than being right.
4. Allowed myself to quit when it no longer serve its purpose.
Quitting does not necessarily equate to losing. It can also mean deliberately redirecting your energies to something more meaningful and worth your time.
5. Leave time for ‘doing nothing’.
I stopped overscheduling my day and weekends. I learned to master the art of doing nothing, on days when I truly needed to slow down.
6. Decluttering and don’t buy > 1 of things where I only need one of them.
More of this in my blog : The Road to a Minimalist Lifestyle: Things I Stopped Buying
7. Simple milestone celebrations.
Instead of organizing an elaborate, full-blown celebration, we chose to
spend it with immediate family only. My daughter missed an eighteenth birthday celebration
due to the pandemic; as she turned twenty-one this year, she spent it with few
close friends who truly appreciate her.
We went for bento cakes this year for all our birthday and milestone celebrations. Enjoy a teeny bit of the sugar rush in minimal quantities.
8. Skip negative and depressing news.
I follow current events and continue to be aware of what is happening in the world, without getting lost in all that drama and negativity.
9. Acknowledge that some days will be slower than the others.
10. Be deliberate on mindfulness and self-care. Only you can take of you.
I incorporate daily or weekly exercises to boost energy levels. I created my Decathlon List - physical activities that I need to do now so that I can continue to be strong when I reach the twilight years.
Happy New
Year! May this holiday season bring you joy, relaxation, and time to recharge
with your loved ones.
Wishing you
all a year filled with health, happiness, and success.
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| Photo-Highlights of 2024 |
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