Simplifying your home life can appear a daunting activity with working life taking its toll on you. Work life and several commitments at work can often derail your plans that you had structured in order to look after your home life. Developing a habit to carry out a regular check-up at home can save you from so many hurdles that may arise in the later stages if things get ignored. Like with other major life changes, several to-do steps will develop to become a habit before you reap the biggest rewards, but persistence is the key.
Here are a few steps to minimize your struggles and simplify your home life:
- Let go of what you don’t need because you really won’t need it
It can be a soul-crushing experience but if you are reading this, you are probably in need of enough uninterrupted time to devote yourself to the process of simplifying whatever you own. Let it go, if you don’t need it. Stick to this mantra. Make progress, step by step. You don’t have to get rid of unwanted items in the house in one go. Think how having some extra money to put away towards savings each month can lift your spirits! You can sell everything that is of little consequence to you and is only taking up extra space in your house, on several online portals. Don’t miss the chance!
- Invest in storage solutions, it will be worth it
Getting your stuff organized is equivalent to getting yourself together. You should consider investing in environmentally friendly wicker baskets. They come in all shapes and sizes and you can find various styles of them for use in different rooms of your home. Have different baskets for the pantry, laundry room, bathroom, kids’ rooms and the guest bedrooms. These baskets come in so many cute designs, and they are a real storage asset for your home.
- Ace at the art of minimalism, step by step
It’s 2018! Consumerism is at its peak and we are worrying about our environment more than ever! Making an aesthetic choice of opting for minimalism can make all the difference. Who doesn’t need less stress on a day-to-day basis, and less distraction with all the luring products in fancy showrooms? Less waste produce is also a pro of leading a minimalistic life. The Japanese are the masters of minimalism and have practiced the art for centuries. The influence of Zen Buddhism has resulted in a desire for simplicity. For them, less is more. And they’re said to be happier and more content than anyone.
- Get a coverage plan, you will be grateful for having it
You may have believed that you are not in need of any additional coverage from a home warranty plan but you will have been wrong all along. Not to be confused with homeowners’ insurance plans, home warranty plans protect you from unexpected costs associated with breakdown, damage or deterioration as a result of the normal use of the appliances and heating/cooling systems in your house.
You must bear in mind that protection against unexpected damage, such as hurricanes, lightning strikes or fire is vital. These unforeseen calamities are almost unpredictable and can often leave us in denial. But to provide financial security, getting proper insurance coverage should be the first and foremost priority.
- Be persistent and get things done right when they need to be done
Make lists. Make checklists. Tick it off when it gets done. Know well in advance what you ought to do and when. Work hard at carrying out each task listed on the list that you make. Set reminders on your phone calendar. Stop being complacent and face your daily tasks head-on. Be persistent and make sure the jobs get done.
It can be challenging to carry out all the household chores with utmost efficiently when your working life is wearing you down. But don’t be overwhelmed and remind yourself kindly that nothing deserves more care than your own work-life balance. One delay will lead to another. It’s all a vicious circle in the end.
The key to make the actions work is to do them consistently. Starting with what is needed will put you well on your path to a simpler, slower and more sorted life.
