What obligation have you eliminated from your schedule, and how did you do it?

The last time I moved, I threw away old receipts, statements, and college papers that I had been sorting and filing for years. Not only did I get rid of a burdensome system, but I also ran the paper through a shredder and used the scraps in place of Styrofoam to pack my fragile items for the move.

This tip comes from Real Simple reader Basma Faris, Bronx, New York.