This post is Part 1 of 6 of Simple Living Series. Learn more about the series here.
Since my work as an architect deals with designing living spaces, I was inspired to kick-off the series with a list on best practices for creating an ideal environment to live in.
MY BEST ENVIRONMENT PRACTICES LIST
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allot a sacred space that belongs to me in the house for my personal things and for activities that I prefer to do alone
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keep essential papers filed in a secure place
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keep every room in the house neat, simplified and organized
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take care of the stuff that I have and attend to items that need repair
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have a simplified capsule wardrobe that contains my essential go-to clothing pieces
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know the type of clothes that work for me and keep only those that make me look and feel great
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place real green plants and flowers inside the house to enrich air quality and beautify the place and ensure they are well taken cared of
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care for pets like they are part of the family
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create a sleeping area that allow me to rest well
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live in a home and location that we love and is safe for the family
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keep my work area effective for productivity, creativity and inspiration
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reduce, recycle and reuse whenever possible
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clean with products that are not damaging to the environment
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listen to music that makes me feel good
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own or acquire only things that represent my authentic self and not somebody else’s choice for me
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have a regular schedule of purging my belongings and giving away the things that I no longer need to other people who would benefit them
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do not keep something that I do not need or will never use
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keep my home smelling good naturally
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keep the car regularly maintained
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enrich a room’s ambience if necessary by lighting candles/incenses or putting personal touches
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use a family chore routine that is effective and works for everyone in the family
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practice cleaning as I go and quick clutter pick-up
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surround myself with beautiful things
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evaluate my home’s changing needs regularly and be open to adjustments
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make sure the layout and design of my home is in tune with our family’s lifestyle, values and needs and encourages healthy, loving and fun interaction among us
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make sure there is ample lighting around me
- minimize indoor pollution through letting fresh air in by opening windows
Part 2: My Body