Posts tagged Possessions
Secrets of Living a Happy Life
Sep 9th
Everyone wants to be happy in life but only a few can say with satisfaction that they are truly happy. Happiness cannot be defined since it is a very subjective feeling, nor can it be quantified in terms of riches or possessions. It is a well documented fact that some of the poorest nations have the happiest people.
So what is it that gives us Happiness and how to go about getting it? There are many such things that we can do to have a feeling of happiness. Some of them are -
1. Be Satisfied With What You Have – It is well known that most people are not happy because they lack one or the other worldly procession. One must understand that it is simply not possible to have everything.
2. Try To Be Yourself – Be what you are, without trying to emulate someone or the other. Realize your own strengths and weaknesses and set yourself achievable targets.
3. Increase Your Potential And Expertise – The more talented you are the more you would be in demand which would give rise to self motivation and self esteem, which would give you happiness.
4. Follow Your Dreams – Most people are often not so happy because they give up their own desires and dreams to toe a line given by others. Following your own dreams is the biggest secret to happiness as it is something that you “want” to do.
5. Spirituality – To be content, it is important to have faith in the almighty. Hence, for many people, following the path of spirituality gives happiness.
6. Keeping Company With Happy People – Happiness is contagious. Hence, being in company of happy people brings happiness.
7. Good Health – Staying healthy naturally gives happiness. Hence it is important to exercise regularly and keep fit.
How to Declutter Your Home by Letting Go of Your Clutter Excuses
Aug 19th
Decluttering superficial clutter is always easy but it’s when you start to look at why you hold onto clutter you can begin to make huge changes and really get rid of clutter that has been sitting around for years. Here is a micro look at the five most common clutter excuses for holding on to the stuff you no longer use or love.
The first excuse is,” I might need it one day” This thinking can fill up your garage, triple your craft materials and be the reason you hang on to clothes you really never wear. If you cannot think of a time you have used the item within a year, reconsider if you really need to keep it.
Another subtle clutter excuse is “just making do”, this is the realm of shopping mistakes and second best choices. This breeds dissatisfaction and multiple purchases which just add up to clutter. Just ask, do I love this? If you answer no, begin to ask different questions such as, what do I love to look at, what makes me feel fantastic, what colors and style do I love.
A popular clutter excuse is keeping clutter because you spent a lot of money on it. Closets, kitchens, living rooms and garages are full of these items that are now redundant and not enjoyed. It doesn’t matter if you spent two dollars or two thousand, if that item is no longer used or loved it is clutter.
A great way to keep longstanding clutter is to hang on to items from the past. This is wonderful when these possessions are cared for and stored with love or are displayed and the source of wonderful memories. Unfortunately things from the past can be a burden and are often kept in moldy damp basements and garages only to be uncovered years later too damaged to use.
Indecision and attachment are major reasons for holding on to broken, ugly, unloved possessions as well as staying stuck where you are. Taking simple small steps to declutter your home will shift you into making decisions so you can little by little let go of your clutter excuses, clear your clutter, get organized and live a wonderful satisfying life.
