Do you want less chaos and confusion in your life? Adopt a few systems that will put your life in order and allow you to accomplish more than you ever dreamed - with less stress.

Many people don’t like the idea of introducing new systems into their lives - it means they have to concentrate on something foreign, figure out something that might be difficult, resign their life of freedom to one of bondage, lose the ability to be spontaneous, or some such thing.

Actually, good systems simplify life, create convenience, save time and provide organization. Unlike the rest of the animal world, we as human beings enjoy the ability to change our situations. If we don’t like how things are going we have the cognitive ability to do something different. We can organize our world in a way that allows us to peaceably live with one another. If you take a look around, you notice the many systems man has created and implemented in order to save time, money, energy, and knowledge. Systems are also used to govern, share information, gain education, bring peace of mind, and a myriad of other things.

Unfortunately not all systems are good. Some of them are really detrimental to the individual and to society as a whole. Bad systems are quickly identified by observation as well as experience because they actually do not free us, but bring us into bondage. They do not simplify, but cause unnecessary delay and confusion. When these negative systems are indentified, the quicker we throw them out, the better off we are.

Having said all this, what systems have you adopted in your personal life? Are they systems that waste time and bind down? Or are they systems that simplify, organize, and liberate? There are many products sold to help us simplify and organize. Some of them are good and others not. No matter what systems you implement, remember to give yourself time to adjust to the system and to integrate it into your daily routine. That takes time and patience, but will pay big dividends in the end.

Here are some ideas of systems that could help you lead a much more enjoyable, stress free life that is full of substance, value, and accomplishment.

Daily planners – help organize your time and remind you of what needs to happen and when. Commit to writing everything down and referring to your planner regularly.

Journaling systems – Consider a personal journal with an organized system of journaling, keeping your thoughts organized, your meditations at the tip of your fingers, subconsciously help you accomplish things.

Physical Organizers – for closets, garages, laundry, storage units, filing cabinets, computers, etc. Everything should have a place.

Idea and duty organizers – meal planners, job charts, car maintenance schedules, systems of discipline, teaching, living.

Systems are implemented by the most successful and can be freely enjoyed by all. Be on the lookout for better ways to do things. Enjoy peace of mind, more freedom, and accomplish more by incorporating systems in your life. Good systems liberate.