Quotes by Elaine St. James

When you discover some product that you think you have to have, put it on a 30 day wait list. At the end of 30 days, ask yourself “Do I still need it?” More often than not, we can’t remember why we were so excited in the first place.

Stuff doesn’t just cost money. It also takes up time. And what does everyone say they really want? More time!

I urge people to go through the house once a year and get rid of everything they haven’t used in the previous 12 months. I’m not talking about beautiful antiques or keepsakes with sentimental value. I’m talking about the stuff we buy that doesn’t add to the fullness of our lives.

Free up one hour a day for 30 days, and use that time to reflect on a simple question: What is it that’s most complicating my life? Am I working too hard? Am I working at a job I don’t like? Then start thinking about how and what you can cut back.

Six ways to simplify your life: 1. Resign from any organizations whose meetings you dread. 2. Learn to live with less information: Stop watching TV news. Cancel half your magazine subscriptions. 3. Work where you live, or live where you work. 4. Be in bed by 9 p.m. one night a week 5. Live on half…