The Power of Less. The Fine Art of Limiting Yourself to the Essential … in Business and in Life
by Leo Babauta
Why Less Is More
Many people focus on time management to beat the hectic pace of modern life. You maythink you can fit more into a 24-hour day, but that approach never yields satisfactory results. You inevitably will get overstressed and will spend too much time performing relatively unimportant tasks. Living a more sensible life means setting limits and focusing on essential things. Follow the six principles of “simple productivity”:
Living without limitations leads to a chaotic existence.
• Successful people have the ability to focus.
• You can form good habits in 30 days if you follow the right steps.
• Resist the urge to multitask – it’s usually frustrating and nonproductive.
• Habitually checking your e-mail or surfing the Internet is a tremendous waste of
time. Check your e-mail twice a day.
• Staying in the moment allows you to find meaning in mundane tasks.
• Learning to say no will help you scale back your commitments.
• A cluttered work space or a messy home is distracting and energy-draining.
• Achieving your goals requires sustained focus, effort and motivation.
• A “Simple Projects List” will make your life more manageable. Start with three
things to do. Don’t add more until those three are done
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