I'm forever trying to simplify life in order to make more time and resources for the kind of life I desire to live. I'm sure I'm not alone in this quest, and as I think about the quest today, these are some of the efforts I hope to put in place.
Gifts
Honestly most people I know don't want a lot of things, and if they do need or want something, they know what that is better than me. So for gifts, I'll mainly give people the resources they need to get something that they need or want rather than trying to guess what that might be. Those resources could include a few dollars, time, energy, labor or more.
Purchases
More and more I want to limit my purchases to a few reliable organizations--the kinds of organizations that work for the people, not against us. Of course this will take some research, but as time goes on, I hope to narrow who I purchase from.
Savings
I hope to save money when I can so I want to know what kinds of savings the organizations I belong to afford. For example many organizations partner with other organizations and businesses to provide savings. I want to understand these associations to save money when I can.
Giveaways
When I have what someone needs, I want to give that away. Honestly at this stage, I don't need much and what I want most is good times, the tools/time to create/make, opportunity to contribution/care, and positive relationships.
Online checking, banking, billing, payments
I love how our online tools can simplify the paperwork necessary--I want to utilize these tools in safe, efficient ways.
Staying up to date with repairs and maintenance
Staying up to date with repairs and maintenance saves money in the long run.
To me at this point in my life, good times, health, contribution/care, and positive relationships top almost everything else, and if I simplify life's necessary jobs and paperwork, I'll have more time and energy for what I really want to do.
