Okay, so I’ve been trying to simplify my life lately, and I stumbled upon this concept of the “5 Fs of Life.” It sounded interesting, so I decided to give it a shot. Here’s how it went.
My “5 Fs” Experiment
First, I had to figure out what these 5 Fs actually were. I did some digging and found it was:
- Faith: Not necessarily religious, but more like, what do I believe in? What guides me?
- Family: My core support system.
- Fitness: Taking care of my body.
- Finance: Getting my money situation in order.
- Fun: Making sure I’m actually enjoying life!
I started to write all the staffs down, and I spent almost an entire day! Just listing all that I thought.
Then, I started with Faith. I’m not a super religious person, but I do believe in being kind and trying to do the right thing. I realized I hadn’t been doing a great job of connecting with that lately. I used to volunteer at an animal shelter, which I loved, but I’d let that slide. So, step one: I signed up for a couple of shifts at the shelter again. Felt good, like I was getting back on track.
Next up, Family. I’m lucky, I have a pretty great family, but I can be a bit of a hermit. I decided to actually call my mom instead of just texting. We talked for a solid hour, and it was awesome. I also made plans to have dinner with my sister next week, something we hadn’t done in ages.
Fitness… ugh. This one’s always a struggle. I’m not a gym person, but I do enjoy hiking. The weather’s been nice, so I decided to hit a local trail. It was only a couple of miles, but it felt great to be outside and moving. I even made a mental note to pack my hiking boots for a longer trip next weekend.
Then came Finance. This is where things get a little scary. I’ve been avoiding looking at my bank account, which is never a good sign. I finally logged in and… well, it wasn’t pretty. But at least I knew where I stood. I made a super basic budget – basically just writing down where my money should be going – and started tracking my spending. Baby steps, right?
Finally, Fun! I realized I’d been so focused on “adulting” that I’d forgotten how to have fun. I used to love playing guitar, so I dug it out of the closet. My fingers were a little rusty, but it was awesome to just jam for a bit. I also decided to buy tickets to that concert I’d been thinking about. Something to look forward to!
The Results (So Far)
It’s only been a short time, but honestly, I feel a little bit better. Like I’ve got a bit more direction. It’s not a magic fix, but it’s a start. It’s like I’ve cleared out some mental clutter and made space for things that actually matter. I’m planning to keep working on these 5 Fs, making them a regular part of my routine. It’s a work in progress, but I’m feeling optimistic.
