How do you simplify your life?

No one can really save time, since we all get the same amount every day. However, I have found a way to reduce clutter on my desk at work. I call it the five-minute rule. If I can get it done in five minutes or less, I tend to take care of it then rather than place it in my in-basket to do later. This includes mailing that letter, marking a date, opening a room for someone, answering questions, filing one piece of paper, etc.

By getting rid of the little things immediately, I can focus on the bigger projects, and the minute details of my job don't bog me down.

This tip comes from Real Simple reader REBECCA SAN, San Gabriel, California