How to Simplify Your Life Seven Practical Steps to Letting Go of Your Burdens and Living a Happier Life

by Kustenmacher, Werner Tiki; Seiwert, Lothar

• ISBN13: 9780071433860
• ISBN10: 0071433864
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-03-23
• Publisher: McGraw Hill

Summary

Practical wisdom on work, money, health, and relationships The international bestseller How to Simplify Your Lifeoffers concrete advice on achieving happiness in a time of economic contraction and uncertainty. The book explains, in seven steps, how to get rid of unnecessary stuff and unload the burdens of modern life--and points the way back to what we know is important but have forgotten. By following the path outlined in the book, readers will learn to organize their time (and their desks), change the way they think about money, improve their health and relationships, and find meaning in their lives. The book shows readers how to: Eliminate chaos in the workplace Cut back on activities and slow down Get rid of money hang-ups and get out of debt Balance private life with career life Make room for relationships

Author Biography

Tiki Kustenmacher is a Lutheran pastor, author, and seminar leader.

Lothar J. Seiwert is Europe's leading expert in time and life management. His books have been translated into 20 languages.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
The Way of Simplification	xi
Step 1 of Your Life Pyramid: Simplify Your Things	1	(42)
Sort Out Your Workplace	4	(2)
Unpile Your Office	6	(11)
Clear Your Environment	17	(21)
Overcome Your Forgetfulness	38	(5)
Step 2 of Your Life Pyramid: Simplify Your Finances	43	(34)
Get Rid of Money Blockages	45	(4)
Break the Money Spell	49	(2)
Get Rid of Your Debts	51	(7)
Stop Worrying About Security	58	(11)
Work Out Your Own Concept of Wealth	69	(8)
Step 3 of Your Life Pyramid: Simplify Your Time	77	(52)
Separate Your Actions	80	(2)
Rid Your Life of Perfectionism	82	(11)
Relieve Strain by Firmly Saying ``No''	93	(5)
Slow Down Your Life	98	(27)
Escape Now and Then	125	(4)
Step 4 of Your Life Pyramid: Simplify Your Health	129	(30)
Get Your Body to Produce the Chemicals That Cause Happiness	132	(3)
Unleash Your Enthusiasm	135	(3)
Take the Strain out of Physical Fitness	138	(5)
Purify Your Body	143	(7)
The Best Way to Relax	150	(9)
Step 5 of Your Life Pyramid: Simplify Your Relationships	159	(24)
Use Networking to End Isolation	161	(7)
Untangle Your Family Ties	168	(3)
Prepare for Your Funeral	171	(2)
Weaken Feelings of Envy	173	(4)
Let Go of Anger	177	(6)
Step 6 of Your Life Pyramid: Simplify Your Life Partnership	183	(22)
Develop Your Relationship	185	(5)
Take the Drama out of Your Discussions	190	(5)
Balance the Relationship Between Work and Private Life	195	(3)
Unlock Your Sexual Energy	198	(3)
Make Joint Decisions for Your Old Age Now	201	(4)
Step 7 of Your Life Pyramid: Simplify Yourself	205	(34)
Discover Your Goal in Life	208	(2)
Develop Your Strengths	210	(2)
Relieve Your Conscience	212	(3)
Understand Yourself	215	(24)
Our Simplifying To-Do List: Get Out and Go!	239	(2)
Reaching Your Goal	241	(2)
Get Out of Your Cocoon	243	(6)
The Butterfly Phases of Your Life	243	(2)
Use the Butterfly Principles	245	(1)
The Five Ways to Develop	246	(3)
Recommended Reading	249	(4)
Index	253