Positive: I can now improve my time management / hand in another unloved project / pray the nice new colleague for support, a good opportunity to discuss general time management with the boss, I have the opportunity to learn new skills.
And whenever you catch yourself now with one of your old, negative evaluations, put your neutral or positive evaluation in thought to this place. The more consistently you pursue this method, the more likely this way of thinking will become your new automatism. Outsmart yourself by acting as if you already believe the new way of thinking!
Revolutionizing sleep
Sleep is one of the most important restorative means available to us. Many permanently tense people find it difficult to find a relaxed and restful sleep. Don't miss the opportunity to renew your sleeping habits and optimize your recovery during sleep. How would you like to be internally balanced during the day when you lack the energy for the simplest activities? There are eight factors that are important for healthy and restful sleep:
- Regular exercise, at best 30 minutes of physical activity daily at a fixed time.
- Provide fresh air and a room temperature of 16-20°C. Under these conditions, your sleep will not be prematurely interrupted by cold, heat or stale air.
- Avoid blue light from televisions, smartphones, etc. two hours before bedtime to stimulate the formation of melatonin (the sleep hormone). Also dimmed light, quiet music and yoga help here!
- Sleep at least 6-9 hours a day, often avoiding sleeping less in a row.
- The dinner should be rich in protein, because proteins keep you full for a long time. So you are not disturbed by a feeling of hunger when you fall asleep or sleep through the night.
- If you have problems falling asleep, do not take medication but try yoga, meditation, reading or radio plays. - A regular sleep rhythm helps the body to prepare for bed. - Avoid alcohol, nicotine and sugar before going to bed. These substances prevent a restful deep sleep. Are there areas where you can improve your sleeping habits?
Closing Remarks
I very much hope that you have found a lot of new, interesting and helpful information in this book that will enrich your life and help you to get out of the stress cycle! You now know that the occurrence of stress is caused by an overload that we bring into our lives due to excessive expectations of ourselves. The reason for these exaggerated expectations is mostly deep-seated fears that without these burdens we will not be a fully-fledged member of society, that we will not receive sufficient social recognition or that we will not be able to live up to the expectations that are supposedly directed at us from outside. All this is an expression of a low self-esteem, because in this situation the expectations of other people are given more importance than one's own needs. Through the relaxation techniques, reflection methods and possibilities for changing everyday structures presented in this book, you can sustainably change your thinking, structures and actions and thus leave the stress cycle.
The result is: Inner balance. Through stronger inner balance, nothing can throw you off track so quickly, you can resolve conflicts constructively and shape your everyday life through healthy boundaries for yourself. You know who you are, what your goals are and can clearly distinguish your needs from those of other people. The inner balance gives us daily the possibility to perceive even the smallest miracles of life and to feel gratitude. And if a challenge (formerly called a problem) crosses your path, you know that this is a wonderful opportunity to improve your skills and abilities and learn new things.
I wish you much success and joy in learning and implementing the methods to strengthen your inner balance!
Minimalism - Practical tips for clearing out, for more calmness, satisfaction, success and luck in life
Dear reader, already in 551 B.C. the Chinese philosopher Confucius said: "Life is simple, but we insist on making it complicated." The everyday ballast that we carry on our shoulders does not seem to go away despite much effort. By deciding to buy this book, you are embarking on an adventure. Let's follow the traces of minimalism together to get rid of this ballast in the short and long term.
The word minimalism is currently on everyone's lips. A large part of humanity has already adopted this term, but most are not aware of the strength of the orientation of everyday life towards this lifestyle. Minimalism is the conscious limitation to the most necessary objects, for more serenity, contentment, success and happiness in life. This means that the seventeenth pair of shoes or the fourth reserve hairdryer no longer necessarily contribute to our happiness, but rather represent a material burden for us. It seems almost insane, especially in a society dominated by consumption, to deliberately focus on renunciation. After all, there are all these beautiful things around us with which we can sweeten our lives. But now let's be honest: What makes you really happy? An extensive shopping tour or a cosy dinner with your loved ones? If you're thinking, "Oh, I'd definitely prefer a shopping trip", this book on minimalism can offer you many new approaches and inspiration. And if you thought, "Yes, a dinner with my loved ones, that's what makes me happy," then you'll find the optimal guidance in this book to consciously limit your material odds and ends to make more room for love, gratitude, and conscious living. In this book we explain to you what minimalism is, how our habits and consumer behaviour are connected and how we enrich our daily lives by giving up. This is where theory and practice meet, because 30 practical tips for implementing the minimalist lifestyle and checklists for clearing out the junk await you.
How come we wrote this book? We ourselves have been minimalists for ten years and can share our experiences with you. The book's strength lies in the fact that we have not only drawn on a single experience, but have also analysed the changes in lifestyles from a wide variety of starting positions. So we can also tell you that this book is just the beginning of your journey into minimalism. Minimalism is not a thing for a weekend, but it is precisely with these small "actions" that minimalism is increasingly coming into life. What was classified as "necessary" a year ago no longer necessarily has to be important. Our attitudes towards material goods changed as we became more involved with our consumption-driven habits and travelled to poorer regions of the world. What awaited us there was not necessarily misery, but rather friendly, happy people, who could show little material possessions, but had all the closer ties to family, relatives and friends. So we quickly became aware of the importance of love in our lives and for our happiness. With so many special offers, status symbols and shopping centers, it's not always easy to focus on the really important things in life. Minimalism is an effective way to clear out, sort and prioritize both internally and externally. The book and the minimalist lifestyle will help you to achieve more happiness, contentment, serenity and personal and professional success.
Minimalism is the name of the game
Before you start with your minimalistic program, you should know as much as possible about minimalism. In this chapter you will find out what exactly is meant by minimalism, why a minimalist life makes sense and what the advantages of this lifestyle are. This basic knowledge is important so that you understand exactly how decluttering and minimalist lifestyles can enrich your everyday life and happiness. Because why should you dare to tackle the mammoth task of clearing out if the benefits are not clearly understandable beforehand?
What is minimalism?
Minimalism means limiting oneself to the bare essentials. This is done consciously in order to experience more joy of life and happiness. Minimalism can be lived out in many different ways and we almost want to think that there are as many different forms of minimalism as there are minimalists. The one minimalist may focus on not letting the wardrobe overflow. Another minimalist loves the minimalist holiday
