Uncomplicated Living in the City - You CAN do it

Life is a journey. I've learnt to savour it, enjoy the moments, focus on what is happening right now and live without complications.

What does all that mean?

It means I live with as few commitments and schedules as possible.

I don't commit to any extracurricular activities unless I wholeheartedly wish to. The kids have one sport they participate in and no extra tuition they aren't wholeheartedly wanting to participate in.

The time available to spend with my family is spent WITH my family. Even if we are all doing our own thing we are generally in the same living area.

Evening meals are eaten together, at the table with no outside distractions (no tv, no phone calls, nothing). This is our family time at the end of the day to talk about our days and connect.

Quiet time is a regular part of our life to unwind, step back from our busy lives and just be.

Read. Every day. Do it with your kids too.

We eat fresh, unprocessed foods as much as possible. Try it. You will feel the difference in your body, energy levels rise, emotions level out, skin clears up, hair shines and mood swings will be a thing of the past. You'll find unprocessed food will taste awful and make you feel even worse. Give it a chance and your body will naturally guide you to what it needs. Channel the money you save on buying take away food into buying fresh food. Learn how to prepare it simply, quickly and deliciously. Get the family to help you. You'll teach them invaluable life-time skills.

I connect with family and friends in meaningful ways. I surround myself as much as possible with people who I know will help me up when I need it. I help my friends and family up when they need it.

I have relationships and possessions that add quality to my life and let go of the ones that don't.

I don't gossip.

I'm honest.

I don't lie.

I don't judge people for how they choose to live.

I focus on being optimistic.

I like to learn and am always searching for learning opportunities.

I try to live environmentally consciously.

It's not always simple to live an uncomplicated life but it's well worth the low stress levels. A slower pace of living is a joy. It gives me an opportunity to look around, focus my energies and enjoy the journey.

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