Remove everything. Start with nothing. Then add back in only the essential components.
Simplicity is the natural power of this strategy. The application of the strategy does not have to be complicated in any sense. All we need to do is take a deep breath, re-center mentally, and evaluate a situation in the simplest of terms possible.
Step 1. Remove everything. No matter what you are working on, just take everything away. Do not sort things or over complicate this step. Simply remove without thought or analysis.
Step 2. Start with nothing. After executing Step 1, you should logically arrive at Step 2. However, it is imperative that you get to nothing before proceeding any further. A state of nothingness is key.
Step 3. Add back in only the essential components. Since you are starting with nothing, you can now more easily identify what is important and what is not. When deciding what to add back in, remember less is more.
This strategy can be applied to almost everything in life....to do lists, cluttered closets, daily routines, relationships, problem solving, and the list goes on. Repeated application of the strategy typically yields better results, not to mention a sense of inner peace and control. Suddenly, your personal universe will begin to feel orderly again.
Simplicity is the natural power of this strategy. The application of the strategy does not have to be complicated in any sense. All we need to do is take a deep breath, re-center mentally, and evaluate a situation in the simplest of terms possible.
Step 1. Remove everything. No matter what you are working on, just take everything away. Do not sort things or over complicate this step. Simply remove without thought or analysis.
Step 2. Start with nothing. After executing Step 1, you should logically arrive at Step 2. However, it is imperative that you get to nothing before proceeding any further. A state of nothingness is key.
Step 3. Add back in only the essential components. Since you are starting with nothing, you can now more easily identify what is important and what is not. When deciding what to add back in, remember less is more.
This strategy can be applied to almost everything in life....to do lists, cluttered closets, daily routines, relationships, problem solving, and the list goes on. Repeated application of the strategy typically yields better results, not to mention a sense of inner peace and control. Suddenly, your personal universe will begin to feel orderly again.
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