Comments on: Promoting simple living

By: Simple Llama

Simple Llama — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:12:34 +0000

Ok, I’m in love with the Quaker friend’s quote. “Let your life speak.” If your frenzied friends see you living simply, and enjoying less stress from it, they can’t help but join in. At least in theory. Wish I would’ve met a Quaker years ago

By: Martin S.

Martin S. — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 07:50:17 +0000

Thanks Erin for giving a shout at this topic this quick!

And Michele – great comment too.

By: Michele Connolly, Get Organized Wizard

Michele Connolly, Get Organized Wizard — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 04:49:16 +0000

A similar question I get asked all the time is: How do your deal with other people’s disorganization? (or OPD, as I like to call it )

I suggest these 3 tips:
1: Realize that the one who has to change is the one who feels the pain
2: Model the benefits of being organized (“let your life speak”, as your wise Quaker friend suggests)
3: Reinforce organized behavior when it happens – especially useful with colleagues.

The whole post is here if you’re interested:
http://www.getorganizedwizard......op-3-tips/

Michele

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:37:12 +0000

Quakers rock!

By: Daniel Allen

Daniel Allen — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:22:31 +0000

Erin, thank you for being a wonderful example via this blog. I’ve promoted it among my friends, including many other Quakers…

I, too, am a Quaker; and I’ve learned a lot about practical simplicity by following along here for the last few years.

By: Catherine Cantieri, Sorted

Catherine Cantieri, Sorted — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:22:14 +0000

I love that quote, and I think it applies beautifully to business organizing as well: “Let your business speak.” Great post!

By: Jen C

Jen C — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:21:52 +0000

I was really worried when I read the intro to this post – but you hit the nail on the head. Leading by example is the most effective (and least annoying) way of promoting any belief.

Bravo on this post.

By: Rebecca Ross

Rebecca Ross — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:11:01 +0000

Amen to that Quaker quote by George Fox (our founder). I’m a Quaker and I have that quote hanging in my simple living room. One of our testimonies is simplicity (the others are equality, integrity, community and peace), and I strive to follow it on a daily basis. Uncluttering ones life is as much a spiritual thing as anything else. Thanks for including that quote!