For me, the most powerful element of minimalism has nothing to do with enjoying how nice and clean a clutter-free space looks. It’s not even the contentment that comes from owning less. What I…
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Looking back, one of the main reasons I got “stuck” in various areas of my life is that I waited around until the conditions felt perfect for taking action. I didn’t feel like taking…
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I spend a lot of time sharing self-help advice on this blog, but every so often, I like to step back and look at the bigger picture. What are the ideas that really matter?…
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While I can appreciate both a cool, minimalist space and a warm, cozy one, my wife is firmly on Team Cozy—and I’ve happily embraced it. Over the years, I’ve picked up a lot of…
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Any time I’ve made a lasting change in my life, it’s started with one key assumption: I can’t rely on my willpower being permanently higher than it is right now. Too many plans hinge…
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Way back in high school, I was a great sleeper. No matter what time I went to bed I would fall asleep with relative ease, and sleep soundly through the night. In college, despite…
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I’ve noticed a common misconception floating around: people think you need to be virtuous—or at least have your life in perfect order—before you can even begin practicing minimalism. Let’s toss that idea out the…
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It’s funny, but most people I know who adore Mister Rogers came to appreciate him as adults, not as kids. My own story is much the same. As a child, I remember watching his…
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The ability to speak truth is one of the qualities I value most deeply in a friend. How can you hope to grow close to someone, to build a meaningful connection, if you can’t…
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For most of us, the holiday season feels like life hitting fast-forward. We’re swept up in festive activities, savoring the kind of joy and novelty we don’t often experience the rest of the year.…
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The most helpful advice I’ve received in life often comes in the form of what not to do. There’s something about hearing the things to avoid that feels clearer, more actionable, than being told what you should do.…
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One of my greatest fears in life is complacency—that quiet drift into unreflective, vague satisfaction with life as it is, without pausing to consider what more might be possible with intentional effort. The idea…
