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  • 10 Habits That Keep You Stuck in Place

    If youโ€™re feeling stuck like I did for a long time, then maybe you need to remove these bad habits before worrying about new ones. I used to think the answer to getting out…

    April 8, 2025
  • 10 Steps to Minimizing Your Digital Clutter

    When I got started living a more simple, minimalist lifestyle, it was mostly about physical stuff. I decluttered closets, donated clothes, and tossed out the piles of gadgets collecting dust in the corners of…

    April 8, 2025
  • 9 Signs Your Stuff is Really Owning You

    We buy our stuff and it makes our lives a little easier, but buy too much and pretty soon it starts controlling your life. At first, itโ€™s subtleโ€”a new kitchen gadget that promises to…

    April 8, 2025
  • 10 Personality Traits Even Better Than Being Productive

    Iโ€™ve noticed that society has elevated productivity to an extreme level. We praise people who can juggle a million tasks, optimize their schedules, and hustle nonstop as if getting more done automatically leads to…

    April 8, 2025
  • 10 False Beliefs That Consistently Lead to Overspending

    Nearly every human action is downstream of a thought or belief that happened first. When it comes to money, this truth is especially powerfulโ€”and potentially destructive. Iโ€™ve learned the hard way that what you…

    April 8, 2025
  • 9 Qualities Most Unhappy People Have in Common

    I feel bad for unhappy people. Nobody wakes up thinking theyโ€™re going to be miserable today and take it out on others. But somehow, life can lead us there. Iโ€™ve seen it happen in…

    April 8, 2025
  • 10 Time Management Tricks for a Smooth Running Home

    A well-run, smoothly functioning home is a great blessing to all who live in it. Thereโ€™s a sense of calm and comfort that comes when everything feels under control, meals are on the table,…

    April 8, 2025
  • 8 Nearly Effortless Ways to Be More Frugal

    If you’re not used to living frugally, it can be a bit of an adjustment. That’s why I recommend getting a few wins under your belt with changes that you’ll hardly even notice, except…

    April 8, 2025
  • 10 Technology Habits for a Saner, Happier Life

    People who know me well know that I’m not against technology. But I am very much for its intentional use. I love how technology helps me connect with friends, explore new ideas, and tackle…

    April 8, 2025
  • 9 Surprising Truths About Living With Less

    You can’t fully imagine all the benefits of living with less until you’ve actually experienced it. And then, I’m sure you’ll find, as I have, that it’s even better than you would have imagined.…

    April 8, 2025