Over the past year, my biggest focus has been to simplify all aspects of life.
When you simplify, you…
- feel better
- have more time
- save money
- are happier
- excel at your job
- I could go on…
BB Dakota Drawstring Waist Dress, Le Specs Hey Macarena Sunglasses {in matte torte} & Stuart Weitzman Heist Cork Pumps c/o Zappos
It took a few meltdowns for me to realize how much I was spinning my wheels. The endless laundry pile. The constant notion of feeling overwhelmed. The empty fridge. I couldn’t concentrate, even when I was out to dinner with girlfriends! Although I was “busy” and working incredibly hard, something had to change. Have you ever felt like you can’t catch your breath?!
That’s when my journey to become the most streamlined human being ever began. The best part? You can do these things starting RIGHT NOW and they will change your life. Here’s what I did.
1. Concentrate on one thing at a time. This video, these Powersheets and this podcast were major “Aha!” moments for me. So much, they brought tears to my eyes. These “ways of thinking” will revolutionize the way you tackle work, projects and everyday life. I’ve easily doubled my productivity everyday. It’s insane. Check these resources out.
2. Sunday prep. Putting aside 5 minutes every Sunday to prepare for the week ahead is a game changer. Pull out your calendar, assess the upcoming week, write out your to do list and do what you can that day. The perk? You will hit the ground running Monday morning. Versus regrouping with the endless distractions such as incoming emails, your boss calling you, etc. Bonus: you will sleep like a baby with a plan in place. Anyone else get Sunday anxiety like I do?! The worst.
Some examples are…1. friend birthday dinner Thursday? Make a note to pick up a card while grocery shopping tonight. 2. Rent is due Monday! Write a check now and put it in my purse. 3. Oh wow I have a lot of commitments this week. I better get my blog posts scheduled by Wednesday.
3. Little things add up BIG time. The amount of ways you can tweak your life is endless. Start by identifying your biggest time sucks and think of ways to change the process (no matter how small). If you make this practice a habit, you will wake up one day feeling like you have life in the palm of your hand.
A recent change for me is shopping online at Zappos! Here’s how. Planning ahead, I realized I needed to spruce up my spring wardrobe for some upcoming events. So I partnered up with my good friends Zappos and ShopStyle to make it happen.
What makes Zappos stand out is….you can find everything from head to toe in one spot. It’s all from the comfort of your own home. They’re fast. Free shipping. 365 day return policy. They sell every designer and brand imaginable. World-class customer service. Talk about SIMPLE baby!
It’s the little things in life my friends. So here is what I got!
- The military/army green trend remains huge for spring. I adore this military shirt dress. Dress it up with heels or pair it with sandals. I’m thinking beach, dinner, everyday. I also loved this chic belted dress. Given it’s still chilly in Chicago, I added a trench. Mine is no longer available, but this one is so cute!
- Mirrored sunnies should be a staple in everyone’s closet this season. These tortoise frames had me at hello! Le Specs is my newest brand crush.
- Cork heels, wedges and flats are another fun trend, that will go with every single outfit in your closet! My boy, Stuart Weitzman knows a thing or two about this. Specifically these bad boys I’m wearing. These were a close second. I’ve also had these flats in my cart for a while.
- Speaking of “my cart”, this Rebecca Minkoff fringe handbag is about to be my new best friend too.
So there you have it friends. You can be the most streamlined human being too! Any tricks up your sleeve? Speaking of sleeves, I’d love to know what spring trends you’re loving lately. Also, have you ever shopped at Zappos? It’s so easy, it’s ridiculous.
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Simplifying is such a game changer. Love your ideas!