A lot of people believe that confidence is something you either have or something you need to fake. I see it differently. I think that through focused attention and genuine effort, anyone can grow…
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I’m not immune to facing hard times in my life, from the failing health of loved ones to uncertainty about my vocation, but through all that, I’ve had to ask myself what kind of…
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Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could speak to your older self for just 10 minutes and extract any advice they would offer? The good news is that if you use your imagination, you…
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I love collecting bits of wisdom from every source I can find. You can occasionally uncover gems in some surprising places—an old book, a casual conversation, or even a phrase passed down through generations.…
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How do I know when my life has drifted from simple back toward clutter? There are usually a few signs I notice first. My home starts feeling more chaotic, my schedule gets packed with…
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There’s so much great wisdom I’ve learned in the past decade of my life, but I find the hard part is remembering to apply it. In fact, reminding yourself of your favorite advice might…
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I love laughing and have been pleased to learn that it’s actually great for my health, particularly in reducing stress and contributing to a healthier brain. There’s something about a deep, belly-aching laugh that…
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With memory issues running in my family, I’ve learned to be more proactive about my own brain health. While I can’t control my genetics, I’ve realized there’s plenty I can do to protect and…
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I don’t know if this is true for most people, but I’ve learned 10x as much from my mistakes as I have from my successes. There’s something about failure that forces you to wake…
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Some of the best changes I’ve made to my life weren’t habits or routines I added, but rather things I subtracted. There’s a certain kind of freedom that comes with letting go—whether it’s cutting…
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In my mind, the minimalist lifestyle should never feel intimidating to anyone. That goes against the very spirit of the practice that is meant to make your life easier and simpler. Minimalism isn’t about…
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No matter who you are, we all have the same number of hours in a day and only so many days on this earth. What we do with those hours is one of the…
