Lately, I found myself just a little bit off. I was doing fine, but not exactly thriving. In these situations, one of the first things I look at are my morning and evening routines.…
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Do you ever have those days when you just need an emotional pick-me-up? For me, the temptation is to spend money—maybe go out to eat or finally buy that book I’ve been eyeing. While…
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I think one of the big reasons people aren’t more into frugal living is that it has developed a bit of a bad reputation. It seems like something old and stodgy that takes the…
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Minimalism is about living with less, but for some of us, it also means being less dependent on the modern world. We can’t completely detach ourselves from our tech-driven, individualistic societies (and we shouldn’t…
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I used to think that discipline was the reason why some people succeeded and others didn’t—whether that be in their careers, health goals, or simply growing into the person they wanted to become. But…
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Some people love organizing things, like my 9-year-old daughter. Others are like me, and they only organize to the extent they absolutely need to. It just so happens that I really hate clutter—and so…
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With almost all self-help advice, I like to remember one simple rule: people have been doing this sort of thing long before I was born. And when it comes to frugal living, the best…
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Living frugally when you have to is hard because failure can be catastrophic, and that’s a lot of stress to carry. Living frugally when you could spend more is a different type of challenge.…
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Ever since dealing with a family member having serious memory issues, I’ve become more aware of my own brain and ensuring that I’m taking care of it. Naturally, I’m curious if my memory is…
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Hobbies these days seem to be designed by corporations with the goal of getting us to spend and consume more while actually living passive lives. I think we can do better than that! In…
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We all have our own experiences of happiness, but most of us arrive at a similar conclusion: happiness without meaning is empty and unsatisfying. But why is that? Many great thinkers have pondered this…
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While I love the modern world we live in with its many conveniences, life-extending technologies, and broad possibilities, I’m also a big believer in drawing inspiration from the past. I like to read old…
