Comments on: 20 Ways To Simplify Your Life in 15 Minutes http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/ Practical Personal Development Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:51:46 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: 11 Practical Ways To Jump Out Of A Lazy Rut | Alex Shalman . com http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-63011 11 Practical Ways To Jump Out Of A Lazy Rut | Alex Shalman . com Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:54:42 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/#comment-63011 [...] you’ve slipped in the clean-as-you go process, you can use the 15 minute rule to get out of your rut. Pick a room, and designate just 15 minutes to clean something up (i.e. just [...] [...] you’ve slipped in the clean-as-you go process, you can use the 15 minute rule to get out of your rut. Pick a room, and designate just 15 minutes to clean something up (i.e. just [...]

]]> By: Janet http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-52350 Janet Tue, 27 May 2008 07:48:28 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/#comment-52350 I enjoyed reading this post because of its down-to-earth tone. These simple points are a good reminder of how much we can do for ourselves each day. Thanks Gina for mentioning it on your blog. Given what I do I would tend to focus on points 7, 12 and 15 but I'll also be working on the 1st four points ... Many thanks for this useful post. Janet I enjoyed reading this post because of its down-to-earth tone. These simple points are a good reminder of how much we can do for ourselves each day. Thanks Gina for mentioning it on your blog. Given what I do I would tend to focus on points 7, 12 and 15 but I’ll also be working on the 1st four points …
Many thanks for this useful post.

Janet

]]> By: Gina http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-52324 Gina Tue, 27 May 2008 02:59:55 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/#comment-52324 Hey Alex, Love this post. It's similar, in a way, to an article I wrote on my blog. It's great to have these reminders and even print them out and put them somewhere (like on the fridge) so you can check in with yourself on a daily basis. I have to work on #'s 3, 6, 7, 11, 18....hmmm, I think I should print them out...I have a lot to work on! Thanks for a great post. Gina Hey Alex,
Love this post. It’s similar, in a way, to an article I wrote on my blog. It’s great to have these reminders and even print them out and put them somewhere (like on the fridge) so you can check in with yourself on a daily basis. I have to work on #’s 3, 6, 7, 11, 18….hmmm, I think I should print them out…I have a lot to work on!
Thanks for a great post.
Gina

]]> By: Sara http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-51550 Sara Wed, 21 May 2008 01:47:36 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/#comment-51550 Play catch! No kidding... I wouldn't have thought of it, but you're right. My husband and I always walk away smiling and happy after playing catch with each other. (It's the best way to wear the dog out, playing Monkey in the Middle!) The rhythmic nature of it and the need to stay focused on the ball does tend to push other thoughts out of my mind. Great list. Play catch! No kidding… I wouldn’t have thought of it, but you’re right. My husband and I always walk away smiling and happy after playing catch with each other. (It’s the best way to wear the dog out, playing Monkey in the Middle!) The rhythmic nature of it and the need to stay focused on the ball does tend to push other thoughts out of my mind. Great list.

]]> By: Alex Shalman http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-50704 Alex Shalman Wed, 14 May 2008 03:57:57 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/#comment-50704 Enjoy it! =) Enjoy it! =)

]]> By: Ruth http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-50657 Ruth Tue, 13 May 2008 18:31:43 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/#comment-50657 This is a great list! I'm printing it out for the bulletin board here as a reminder to myself to always keep things simple. I especially like tip #20. I go nuts if I don't have at least an hour or two to read every day. Thanks for a wonderful post! Ruthie (currently reading The Woman's Field Guide To Exceptional Living by Corrie Woods) This is a great list! I’m printing it out for the bulletin board here as a reminder to myself to always keep things simple. I especially like tip #20. I go nuts if I don’t have at least an hour or two to read every day.

Thanks for a wonderful post!

Ruthie
(currently reading The Woman’s Field Guide To Exceptional Living by Corrie Woods)

]]> By: Maya http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-50068 Maya Fri, 09 May 2008 20:56:30 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/#comment-50068 Hi Alex, Amazing tips! Here's my favorite: Eat slowly. Do not treat eating as one of life’s little inconveniences. Instead, eat slowly and enjoy each bite as if it were your last, and if it were, know that you got the most out of it. You couldn't have it said better! Eating slowly also seems to cut the cravings for me when I get to enjoy what I'm eating. Plus, it also helps me take small breaks from working at the computer all day long. Brilliant tips! Maya Hi Alex,

Amazing tips! Here’s my favorite:

Eat slowly. Do not treat eating as one of life’s little inconveniences. Instead, eat slowly and enjoy each bite as if it were your last, and if it were, know that you got the most out of it.

You couldn’t have it said better! Eating slowly also seems to cut the cravings for me when I get to enjoy what I’m eating. Plus, it also helps me take small breaks from working at the computer all day long.

Brilliant tips!

Maya

]]> By: Doug Rosbury http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-49905 Doug Rosbury Thu, 08 May 2008 16:22:27 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/#comment-49905 Dear Jenny, Please know that you are loved and that means you are lovable. Happiness is as happiness does. In order to be happy, you have to stop being unhappy. Unhappiness is a habit And we just get used to it without realizing that we actually can do something about it. What can we do about it? I focus on thoughts of God and how absolutely wonderful He is and the fact that He knows who I am and where I am and what I'm doing and what I need and He, the great and powerful and all knowing spirit Is my personal friend. Well, that's my attitude and it works for me. But Another way to be happy is to practice unusual kindness toward someone in your circle of friends and family. By unusual, I mean very direct and purposeful and surprise them with your attention. That works wonders for me. We spend most of our time in depression and we don't get out of ourselves in order to offer support to others. But when we take the time to actually do that. we discover that we are very powerful influences and we can lift others up and ourselves along with them. Be bold and assertive when you do this . Take a chance and don't be afraid to make yourself vulnerable to rejection. Become a powerful person and remove the feeling of powerlessness from your life and the lives of others. Good luck. be happy about how beautiful you are and others too.---Love,---Doug Rosbury Dear Jenny, Please know that you are loved and that means you are lovable. Happiness is as
happiness does. In order to be happy, you have to stop being unhappy. Unhappiness is a habit
And we just get used to it without realizing that we actually can do something about it.
What can we do about it? I focus on thoughts of God and how absolutely wonderful He is and the fact that He knows who I am and where I am and what I’m doing and what I need and He, the great and powerful and all knowing spirit Is my personal friend. Well, that’s my attitude and it works for me. But Another way to be happy is to practice unusual kindness toward someone in your circle of friends and family. By unusual, I mean very direct and purposeful and surprise
them with your attention. That works wonders for me. We spend most of our time in depression
and we don’t get out of ourselves in order to offer support to others. But when we take the time to actually do that. we discover that we are very powerful influences and we can lift others up and ourselves along with them. Be bold and assertive when you do this . Take a chance and don’t
be afraid to make yourself vulnerable to rejection. Become a powerful person and remove the feeling of powerlessness from your life and the lives of others. Good luck. be happy about how beautiful you are and others too.—Love,—Doug Rosbury

]]> By: Doug Rosbury http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-49900 Doug Rosbury Thu, 08 May 2008 15:55:58 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/#comment-49900 Alex,--- I like you. You make commonsense a healing experience and I'm a happier person after reading your ideas and opinions. If I can contribute, Please let me know. I have my own talent for writing, and I would like to be a part of disseminating helpful wisdom to our society of seekers. Let's you and I have a dialogue. That's my favorite format. Let me know what you think about that idea.---Fond regards,---Doug Alex,— I like you. You make commonsense a healing experience and I’m a happier person after reading your ideas and opinions. If I can contribute, Please let me know. I have my own talent for writing, and I would like to be a part of disseminating helpful wisdom to our society of seekers.
Let’s you and I have a dialogue. That’s my favorite format. Let me know what you think about that idea.—Fond regards,—Doug

]]> By: kate http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-49599 kate Tue, 06 May 2008 21:51:33 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/#comment-49599 Just wanted to say thank you - i read quite a few blogs and have read quite a few of these kinds of lists, but yours i liked! It really rang true for me, thank you :-) Just wanted to say thank you – i read quite a few blogs and have read quite a few of these kinds of lists, but yours i liked! It really rang true for me, thank you :-)

]]> By: Jenny http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-49558 Jenny Tue, 06 May 2008 16:22:57 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/#comment-49558 True! True!

]]> By: christy http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-49183 christy Mon, 05 May 2008 01:41:35 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/#comment-49183 Enjoy the moment- easier said than done when life is coming at you at incredible speed. Yet, I understand this is the key to a lasting happiness. Like you said, stop "choosing" to be unhappy. That's always the easy out. GREAT article! Enjoy the moment- easier said than done when life is coming at you at incredible speed. Yet, I understand this is the key to a lasting happiness. Like you said, stop “choosing” to be unhappy. That’s always the easy out. GREAT article!

]]> By: Personal Development Carnival: Issue 38 | The Next 45 Years http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-49128 Personal Development Carnival: Issue 38 | The Next 45 Years Sun, 04 May 2008 15:55:53 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/#comment-49128 [...] 20 Ways to Simplify Your Life in 15 Minutes by Alex Shalman [...] [...] 20 Ways to Simplify Your Life in 15 Minutes by Alex Shalman [...]

]]> By: Alex Shalman http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-48612 Alex Shalman Thu, 01 May 2008 14:43:09 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/#comment-48612 Stop choosing to be unhappy. Ask yourself a simple question... What really amazing things are happening in your life and what awesome things are you looking forward to? Then make a decision to be happy and stick with it. Stop choosing to be unhappy. Ask yourself a simple question… What really amazing things are happening in your life and what awesome things are you looking forward to? Then make a decision to be happy and stick with it.

]]> By: Jenny http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-48611 Jenny Thu, 01 May 2008 14:40:33 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/#comment-48611 I just threw out A LOT of stuff. But I'm not any happier. I just threw out A LOT of stuff. But I’m not any happier.

]]> By: Flimjo http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-48475 Flimjo Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:22:28 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/#comment-48475 Great list. It illustrates that slowly eliminating a lot of the clutter in our lives (both physically and mentally) will make us happier. Great list. It illustrates that slowly eliminating a lot of the clutter in our lives (both physically and mentally) will make us happier.

]]> By: Nancy http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-48467 Nancy Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:20:24 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/#comment-48467 I've really enjoyed this post. I've been working at a more simple lifestyle. Less is definitely more. Thanks for helping us slow down and focus on more meaningful aspects of life. I’ve really enjoyed this post. I’ve been working at a more simple lifestyle. Less is definitely more. Thanks for helping us slow down and focus on more meaningful aspects of life.

]]> By: G.Davis http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-48375 G.Davis Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:39:49 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/#comment-48375 #21 - Stop going to the grocery store. There's too many choices there and too much processed food that's terrible for you. Instead, enjoy the simplicity and communal befefits of the farmer's market. Oh yeah! ~G. #21 – Stop going to the grocery store. There’s too many choices there and too much processed food that’s terrible for you. Instead, enjoy the simplicity and communal befefits of the farmer’s market.

Oh yeah!

~G.

]]> By: MrAchievement.com (Stanley Bronstein) http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-48356 MrAchievement.com (Stanley Bronstein) Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:59:01 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/#comment-48356 These are great ways to decompress. What I try to do is find little 5 minute "gaps" in my day where I relax. I walk around, I play with the dogs, whatever. Just little 5 minute rests along the way. Those 5 minute rests make it possible to go right back to work and crank out a ton of stuff. MrAchievement StanleyBronstein Attorney, CPA, Author, Blogger & Professional Motivational Speaker These are great ways to decompress. What I try to do is find little 5 minute “gaps” in my day where I relax. I walk around, I play with the dogs, whatever. Just little 5 minute rests along the way.

Those 5 minute rests make it possible to go right back to work and crank out a ton of stuff.

MrAchievement
StanleyBronstein
Attorney, CPA, Author, Blogger & Professional Motivational Speaker

]]> By: Not John Chow http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-48332 Not John Chow Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:32:29 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/29/20-ways-to-simplify-your-life-in-15-minutes/#comment-48332 I think that this is a great post. People always want to get more done everyday. Maybe they should do less and reap the benefits of having more. I think that this is a great post. People always want to get more done everyday. Maybe they should do less and reap the benefits of having more.

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