Decluttering Books: Embracing Selfishness in November
In this week's edition of Weekend Wisdom, we delve into the art of reverse engineering life to simplify and reduce the need for constant decision-making. This strategy, as the author suggests, is all about building habits, routines, and pre-decisions to automate daily choices, minimizing decision fatigue.
Firstly, establishing strong habits and routines for recurring tasks, such as tidying the kitchen after dinner or prepping clothes the night before, can free up mental energy for more important choices. Pre-deciding low-stakes decisions, like daily meals, clothing, and minor preferences, also helps in reducing decision fatigue.
Batching similar tasks and using templates for repetitive actions can simplify your workflow, while defining a clear mental frame or "anti-vision" of what you want to avoid in life can help align your routines and habits around saying "yes" only to what truly matters.
Starting small and building momentum gradually is another essential practice. Implementing manageable shifts that accumulate into a simpler lifestyle requires less active decision-making. Lastly, organizing projects and tasks so you can switch easily without losing progress can help balance focus and flexibility, avoiding feelings of being stuck or overwhelmed.
Saying "no" is crucial in creating more space in one's life. Reverse engineering one's life can help reduce the need to say "no" frequently, leading to a calmer, more efficient life.
In other news, the author has just finished listening to another book and will be pre-ordering a new one that they're excited about. They're also recommending a slow weekend morning playlist to help set a tranquil tone for the day.
For those struggling to declutter books, the author offers a step-by-step guide. And for deeper connections, there are 99 mindful conversation topics provided in the article. The author also shares what they will be wearing for the next few months in their entire wardrobe, and this week's Instagram favourite is from the account @thelifeonpurposemovement.
As we move into November, the author hopes that it will be a month to create space, both physically and mentally, to focus on what truly matters. They encourage readers to become intentional about what they want in their lives and how they want to spend their time.
[1] Article reference for more information on reverse engineering life. [2] Article reference for more information on defining a clear mental frame. [3] Article reference for more information on habits, routines, and pre-decisions. [4] Article reference for more information on organizing projects and tasks. [5] Article reference for more information on decision fatigue.
