Simplify

I have a question for you all.

Last week I mentioned that 2017 was off to a slow start for me in regards to resolutions/goals, and basically any kind of productivity at all if we are being honest.  This week gave me a great kick in the butt, and I've spent some time with blank pages in front of me, scribbling down thoughts and ideas and dreams.

When I make goals I like to break them out into categories, otherwise I tend to be 'Physical Health' heavy and not set aspirations to expand my Mental Health/Capacity as well.  Goals tend to fall where passions are, yet I also believe that if I'm not challenging myself in new areas I may be missing potential passions altogether.

Anyways.

I feel there's a lot floating around out there on the topic of simplifying life, cutting down distractions, de-cluttering, etc.  Actually I know there's a lot on the topic, because the idea overwhelms me and even scares me a little. Yet I know it's a healthy idea to explore, so it's one of my vague goals that I would like to zone in on and set better parameters around.

So I'm asking for your guys help.

What kind of ideas have you implemented into your life - what books have you read, apps have you downloaded, small steps you have taken - that have helped you to simplify, and/or de-clutter your life? This can be things that help to reduce distractions, maximizing efficiency throughout your day.... really anything around that general concept. 

Because I'm curious, yet it's a topic that I believe if I simply 'Googled' I would be greatly overwhelmed with the thousands of suggestions.  So I'm turning to you all - my friends - for simple ideas or thoughts, that you believe to work.

Comment, message me, email me (Kcomiskey5@gmail.com), send a carrier pigeon.  Responses are greatly appreciated.

Cheers - 

Kait

Simplify

As of this evening, I will be homeward bound to the great state of Illinois. I have very few plans while I’m home, aside from spending epic amounts of time with my family and of course my dog.

Janey Poo. Lotssssss of walks this weekend.

My hope is that it will kind of be a ‘reset’ weekend.

On the topic of resetting, I’ve been giving a lot of thought to the way that I spend my time/life, something that I mentioned earlier in the week. While I still have some more sorting through what exactly that looks like, I did come to one conclusion.

 I need to cut back a bit on the social media scene. I mean, just look at my ‘social media’ folder on my phone.

Sidenote - I will never delete pinterest. Sorry, but I won't. 

I have deleted a few of those apps since then, I promise. I also turned off a lot of the alerts that I get on my phone. I mean, do I honestly need to know every single thing someone ‘likes’ or comments on? No. And I’m just wasting my own time. 

Sidenote - I also couldn't bring myself to delete snapchat. It's like a daily laugh for me, which I then justify as healthy.

Since I’m giving you a little glimpse into the heart and soul of my phone, I have to ask, does anyone else obsessively sort their apps like I do?

OCD much??

I listened to a great great message from Willow Creek the other day, and this phrase stuck out to me big time:

I honestly believe that. Hence all this deep thought, readjusting how I spend my time, etc. I like it, and I’m excited to see where it takes me.

In other news, I got a good lift in yesterday, and I hope to do the same on Friday morning. I of course wish I could go for a jaunt around my favorite hometown neighborhoods, but that’s still not happening… so I shall have to settle for the elliptical in my parent’s basement. YAY.

That’s all for now folks, I’ve got a plane to catch. Tell me something weird about phone tendencies and habits, will you?

Cheers!