Living a life of simplicity can be a beautiful thing. But simplifying itself can seem like an overwhelming process.
过简单的生活可以是一件美妙的事情。但简化本身似乎是一个无法抗拒的过程。
So I recommend simplicity in your simplifying.
因此，我建议你在简化中的过程务必注重简单。
Instead of trying to simplify your whole life, tossing out all your clutter and paring your schedule to just meditation and writing your novel … how about just simplifying one thing?
不要试图简化你的整个生活。抛开你所有的杂乱无章，把你的时间进行分解，每次只把时间留给成冥想或小说创作……试试简化一件事会效果会如何？
Simplifying one thing is doable. You don’t have to simplify everything today — you’ve got ages to do all of that.
简化一件事是可行的。你不必简化今天所有的事情，你有的是时间去做所有的事情。
Simplicity is the path.
简单才是王道。
You can pick one of the ideas below and implement it today. If
it works well, continue it tomorrow. Or try one of the other ideas. And do it with a smile!
你可以选择下面的一个思路，然后今天就去实施。如果它可行，明天继续。如果不可行，尝试以下其他的想法。做的时候要心存微笑！
1. Single-task. The next thing you choose to do … do only that. Close everything else, put your phone away, and just focus on that one task. If you’re reading this article, stay with it and do nothing else until you’re done reading. When you decide to check social media, check one at a time and do it fully and with mindfulness. When you go for a walk, have nothing to listen to or look at, other than the nature all around you. One thing at a time: wash one dish, just write, just eat. This is such a simple idea, and it’s doable right now.
1.一个任务。你选择做的下一件事…只做那件事。停止其他的所有事情，把你的手机放在一边，只专注于这一项任务。如果你正在阅读这篇文章，那就坚持下去，在你读完之前不做其他任何事情。当你决定查看社交媒体的时候，一次看一个，然后全神贯注地做。当你散步的时候，除了你周围的大自然以外，什么都不要管。一次只做一件事：一次洗一个盘子，写的时候只写，吃的时候只吃。这是一个简单的想法，现在它是可行的。
2. Use in-between spaces as mini-meditations.When you’re done with one thing, instead of rushing to the next, pause. Enjoy this in-between space. Notice how you’re feeling, what’s around you, what you just did, what your intention is for what you’re about to do. When you’re going somewhere else, whether it’s just another part of the office or another part of your city … just enjoy this time fully, as if it’s just as important as anything else you do, and don’t rush past it.
2在间隙空间做迷你冥想。当你刚做完一件事时，不要匆忙地去做下一件事，先停顿一下。享受这中间的间隙空间。注意感受你周围的一切，你刚刚做了什么，你接下来要做的事情目的是什么？当你去某个地方时，无论它是你办公室抑或是你所在城市的另一部分…不要想着匆忙度过，尽情享受这段时间，就好像它和你所做任何事一样重要。
3. Let go of one commitment.Our lives are so full because we say yes to so much, and ourcommitments pile up over time. You can greatly simplify your life by letting go of one commitment. What isn’t fulfilling you? What can you get out of today bytelling them you just don’t have space for it? Practice saying no with confidence and love.
3.放弃一个承诺。我们的生活是如此的充实，因为我们太多的时候说“是”，我们的承诺随着时间日益增多。放弃一个承诺，你就可以大大简化你的生活。什么使你感到不够满足？告诉他们今天你腾不出空间，你会得到什么？尝试用自信和爱去说“不”。
4. Be fully present with someone.Pick someone today to be with fully. Put away your phone, let go of anything else you’re thinking about, and just be with them. Listen to them.Try to fully see them. Open your heart to them. Send them your love. If you dothis with one person a day, which is such a simple thing to do, your life will become better through better relationships and connection.
4完全与某个人在一起。今天选择一个人，与他真正在一起。收起你的手机，不想任何其他的事情，只和他在一起。听他说。尝试用心去了解他。向他敞开你的心扉。让他感受你的爱。如果你每天选择一个人这样去做（这是一件很简单的事情）更好的关系和人与人之间的会使你的生活连接变得更好。
5. Clear one space.Find one little area in your work space or home, anddeclutter it. Just the amount of space that you can hug. For example, just a little space on your desk or kitchen counter.Let this be the blissful oasis of peace and simplicity that will ripple outward to the rest of your life!
5清理一处空间。在办公室或家里找一个小区域，整理那一处空间。你可以环抱的空间大小即可。例如，你办公桌或者厨房灶台上的一小块空间。让这一处空间成为你平和简约生活的绿洲，并以此为涟漪开启你的美好生活。
