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Simple Living checklist

16 steps to living with less, and enjoying it more.

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The idea

Start here.

  • Write down your five values Guide
  • Decide what you'd do with a free hour Guide
  • Decide what's enough of one everyday item Guide
  • Talk to your household about why Guide

Less stuff

One area at a time.

  • Pare back your wardrobe Guide
  • Delete five unused apps Guide
  • Start a 30-day waiting list Guide
  • Borrow instead of buying one thing Guide

Simpler time

Protect it.

  • Drop or reduce one commitment Guide
  • Keep one evening a week unscheduled Guide
  • Say no kindly to one request Guide
  • Move distracting apps off your home screen Guide

Simpler spending

On purpose.

  • Compare one purchase by cost per use Guide
  • Audit your subscriptions Guide
  • Try a one-week spending pause Guide
  • Suggest simpler gifts this year Guide