I've been on a simplification kick, and the funny thing is that, ironically, simplification is very complicated. A friend took off work to evaluate her home and determine where she could streamline, free up some energy, and reallocate resources, focus, money, or space in her life. We were chuckling at just how hard it is to simplify and how complicated the process can be.

So for today's wise walk, I thought we could slow down, check our reality, and ask ourselves these questions.

• In what areas of your life could you benefit from simplifying?

• How does it make you feel?

• What is involved in freeing yourself from that situation, thing, person?

• What are the ways you can dedicate time and space in order to simplify and move through that complicated process?

• What are your bare minimum essentials? What brings you joy?

• What are the things that really matter?

• Where can you clear out the clutter and find clarity?

• Why is simplifying this thing important to you?

• Have you listed out all of the steps to move through the complicated period so you have the freedom to honor your why?

• What is taking up space, time, energy, resources in your life?

• Can you shift or simplify to gain energy, resources, space for what is calling you?

• What is causing you stress or keeping you up at night?

• What are you worried about or what is holding you back?

• Can you create a plan in order to help alleviate that stress and leave space for what matters?

What I wish for both of us is that we can simplify and laugh at how complicated simplification is, because it's not for the faint of heart. But we're in this together, and we're going to support each other.

I'd love to hear what you took away from today's episode or which areas you're trying to simplify and what’s your why. I hope you're laughing while steadily making progress towards your successful outcome.

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Tune in next Thursday as we go on another wise walk. Until then, please be sure to prioritize fun as you read the signs, direct your path, and get your stride on.

In this episode:

[01:08] It's surprising how complicated and difficult simplifying can be.

[02:23] How a city in Belgium gave 2,000 families three chickens each, resulting in a one-ton reduction in the landfill.

[03:16] If you ask these families, this simplification process was probably complicated to start.

[04:38] It's important to remember that when we're in the process of simplifying, it will feel complicated at first.

[05:06] We need to give ourselves space and grace for mistakes.

[05:35] Simplifying is our way of clearing the way for better visibility and clarity.

[06:24] One of the things I'm doing is getting rid of one of my vehicles.

[08:38] Selling my camper van is one example of how simplifying is super complicated.

[12:21] A story about a friend returning from London and the questions I asked her and what inspired her to simplify her life.

[15:10] I share some of the areas in my life that I have been evaluating when it comes to simplifying.

[16:14] I'm also trying to simplify my energy levels.

[17:35] There can even be unexpected expenses related to simplification.

[19:04] Be kind to yourself and take small steps.

Memorable Quotes:

• “I think it's really important for all of us to remember that anytime we are on a mission to simplify, we're going to feel the complicated first.” - Mary Tess
• “We have to move through this process of heaviness in order to fully release what is weighing us down.” - Mary Tess
• “We might be super motivated, but there also might be a lot of steps involved in order to achieve success in the way that we envision.” - Mary Tess

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