One of my financial goals, beyond being content with what we have, is to make choices that make our financial life as resilient as possible. I don’t want to be dependent on everything going…
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What you don’t want to feel is that you’re in this never-ending battle against clutter. If you’ve reached that point, then you’re definitely not enjoying the full benefits of a simplified, clutter-free life. I’ve…
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Some people like to jump in with both feet into any new endeavor. I lean more towards the overthinking end of the spectrum, to my own detriment sometimes. But either way, there’s real wisdom…
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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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Decluttering your house would be a lot easier if all the things to be removed came conveniently labeled clutter. But truthfully, most of the persistent clutter in our home (still to this day, to be…
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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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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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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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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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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…
