Simplify 10 things that I make too complicated and time-consuming, for no reason.
1. Makeup routine before work
Simplified 4/1/18
Down to 11 products total, only 3/4 on work days: http://www.notentirelyperfect.com/2018/02/in-my-minimalist-makeup-collection.html
Photo here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BfddCOehprq/?taken-by=stephs1120
2. Skincare routine
Simplified 4/1/18
Down to 7 products: http://www.notentirelyperfect.com/2018/03/my-minimalist-skin-care-lineup.html
Photo here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bglec7QlTmM/?taken-by=stephs1120
3. Purse contents
Simplified 4/1/18
Switched to small purse. Contents: phone, sunglasses, keys, headphones, mini lip gloss, lip balm, dog bag.
4. Social media
Simplified 5/22/18
Twitter: unfollowed accounts, stopped logging in, set up blog posts and instagram pictures to auto-tweet via IFTTT, cancelled Hootsuite account
Instagram: unfollowed accounts, saved favorite photo edits as single filter, stopped using hashtags, switched off business account, deleted all apps
Pinterest: switched off business account, cancelled BoardBooster
5. Hair care routine and products
Simplified 5/24/18
Down to 4 products: aloe vera gel, shampoo, deep conditioner, leave in heat protectant
Other tools: wooden brush, wooden comb, blow dryer, curling iron, hair ties
Routine: every 4 days - aloe, shampoo, condition, leave in serum, blow dry
6. Weight Loss/Eating/Calorie Counting
Simplified 7/10/18
Switched to fasting focused lifestyle that promotes proactive eating
7. Budgeting/Sinking Funds/Spending
Simplified January 2019
Use spreadsheet + planner and reduce number of budget categories. Use only cash. No spend year.
8. Blogging
Simplified January 2019
Dropped to 3 posts per week - 1 weekly series (Thursdays), 5 monthly series (Mondays and 1st week day of the month), plus 1 additional post per week. Created schedule in Google Drive. Scheduled all 2019 posts in January, mostly all completed in January. Simplified types of content.
9. Commuting
Simplified April 2019
Got a new job, stopped taking the blue line, shorter commute close to home.
10. Morning and evening routines
Simplified June 2019
Morning - make the bed, 3 step skincare, 5 step makeup
Evening - remove makeup and shower, 2 step skincare, vitamin, floss, nightly pickup
Daily - walk Hawkeye, treadmill, wear retainer, clean bathrooms and kitchen as necessary
(less)Simplify 10 things that I make too complicated and time-consuming, for no reason.
1. Makeup
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