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Like a lot of people, my default assumption is that circumstances dictate happiness, but any amount of reflection quickly reveals that happiness is an inner trait that overflows from what you believe. I’ve had…

For a long time, I thought self-esteem was a selfish trait, along the lines of thinking too highly of yourself. But I’ve changed my mind on that issue and realized that holding yourself in…

You know the feeling of waking up and feeling stiff, slow, and much older than your age, right? There’s a lot you can do to combat that feeling and actually wake up feeling younger…

As I’ve grown in self-confidence in the past few years, I’ve come to realize it isn’t about bravado, but rather a belief that you’ll keep the promises you make to yourself. Confidence isn’t something…

Simply getting rid of a piece of clutter isn’t enough—you have to understand why it got there in the first place and what will keep it from showing up again. I’ve learned this the…

I believe that where our thoughts naturally go is a powerful predictor of how we feel about our lives. And as someone who takes my faith seriously, I’m reminded that what we dwell on…

I’ve come to believe that our brains are far more malleable than most of us have been taught. Memory isn’t just something you’re born with—it’s something you can shape, strengthen, or, unfortunately, weaken based…

It’s not easy to break your phone addiction if you’re relying on willpower alone. What’s worked for me is having other satisfying and more helpful habits that you can turn to when you feel…

To me, minimalism isn’t always about self-denial and telling myself no. It’s simply a thoughtful filter I apply before I bring anything new into my life, especially things I buy. I’ve learned the hard…

I’m probably not alone in noticing a deterioration of my attention span since owning a smartphone. Over the years, I’ve felt my ability to focus shrink—jumping between apps, checking notifications, and constantly scrolling through…

If you humble yourself and pay attention to little children, you’ll find there’s actually a lot we can learn from them. There’s an innocence, simplicity, and lightness in many children that us adults would…

I think it was Winston Churchill who said something along the lines of, first we shape our buildings, and then they shape us. I found a similar thing happening when I decluttered my life. First, it…