Five questions I ask to simplify my life

 an injection of care. You need to do a better job of keeping in touch: call or check in with someone, or just work on a rift that can be remedied.

Lern to love yourself and to see the good in people. A lot of our issues with other people stem from our negative self-judgement.

Confront the issue with them gently, reasonably, verbally. Arrange a time to speak with them and come to an agreement that benefits both of you.

Get training on dealing with the relationship (or future relationships) better, like parental guidance. We are all capable of change.

The exact same thing applies to bad habits.

It could be something you do that gives you short term pleasure, but — overall — makes you feel worse, like watching the news, smoking, drinking too much, gambling, etc.

In all cases, these are relationships you have with people, activities and things, and if they are harmful, dealing with them will simplify your life.

Pick a person or a habit and come up with a clear strategy on improving that situation today.

Your energy and happiness is counting on this decision.

Many of these questions can be asked repeatedly, but the power lies in their narrowing down on single issues that can be addressed one step at a time.

Now go and tidy your home and workspace. Marie Kondo needs you, and you need her.