subject: Making Life Simple Again | Michigan Nursing Home [print this page] Simplicity in life is not something only the young can experience. Whether you are in a Michigan nursing home or just entering high school, the only thing that makes our lives complicated is ourselves. When we were young we knew what we wanted, liked people who smiled, avoided those who frowned, ate when we were hungry and slept when we were tired. At some point in life we began to hesitate and question these instincts. We avoid problems and stumble at new obstacles. These are some tips to help you get back to the basics and regaining just a little more simple in your life.
Don"t try to please everyone, just do what you know is right.
Pay your bills on time.
Fill up your gas tank on your way home, rather than in the morning when you are in a hurry.
Be honest with yourself and others.
Buy a used car.
Communicate. Do not make people try to read your mind and Do not try to read theirs.
Use technology to automate tasks and reminders.
Start one thing at a time and finish it before moving to something else.
Clean up after yourself now rather than later.
Smile frequently, it is contagious.
If you hate doing it, Do not.
Drink water when you are thirsty.
Eat when you are hungry, not when you are bored.
Focus on the things you can change rather than those you ca not.
Do what you love, not what will pay the best.
Make mistakes. Learn From them. Laugh about it then move on.
Understand that you are never as right as you think you are.
Accept that no matter how good or bad a situation is, it will always change.
Pack light. In both life and travel.
Do not text and drive. Do not drink and drive.
Take it slow and remember the little victories
Be polite. Do not try to be friends with everyone around you.
Spend some time with those that are matter the most.
Fill your life with people that fill in the gaps.
Let them do what they do best and focus on the stuff that you are better at.
If you Do not know, ask.
Do not drink when you are angry or sad.
Simplicity in life is not something that only the young enjoy. We are the cause of our complex lives and we are the only ones that can change it. These tips are just a few things you can do to dial back in our lives. Whether you are graduating collage or moving into a Michigan nursing home, remember that life is simple, we are complex.
