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22 Feb 2010

Stop buying unnecessary things.
Toss half your stuff, learn contentedness.
Reduce half again.

List 4 essential things in your life,
stop doing non-essential things.
Do these essentials first each day, clear distractions
focus on each moment.

Let go of attachment to doing, having more.
Fall in love with less.

via mnmlist.com

something i have been trying to do this year. i'm a collector, avid spender and sucker for shiny new things. less is a goal of mine to save money, reduce my consumption and to do fewer things, better.

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Feb 22, 2010

Matt Hicks said...

I like the idea of less but doubt I'll ever commit to it. Good luck!

Feb 22, 2010

Gem said...

No new books or bath products for me. Have pretty much depleted my bath products, to the point where soon I'll need to buy more.

With the books...I have a loooooooong way to go but haven't bought much this year. This is a really hard one for me!

Feb 22, 2010

tim said...

so far for me, it's been a process of throwing out the things you think you need, but never ever use. e.g. boxes to things i've bought, old gadgets and equipment, clutter in desk draws, old clothes etc. i try to keep my desk completely vacant, except for my computer, writing pad and book. this goes for work and home.

books aren't so bad for me. i have one medium sized book shelf, but even it's cluttered. there are many there that i will likely never read again.

oh, and giving up buying cd's was a huge one for me. itunes is not only cheaper, it's clutter free!