If I start my morning on the wrong foot, I know I’m setting myself up for a day of brain fog and low motivation. I’ve lived that pattern enough times to recognize it —…
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My ultimate happiness comes from my faith, family, and friends, but I think there’s still a lot of wisdom in other ideas and cultures that lead to thriving and happiness on a day-to-day level.…
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I used to have a mild dependency to my phone, that is thankfully under control now. The key for me wasn’t telling myself “no” every time I felt the urge to scroll, because that…
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I’m a big believer in the power of turning ordinary, everyday chores into meaningful acts. You can either see decluttering as a chore, or you can reimagine it as a form of gentle meditation.…
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I’ll be honest, having a low-stress life is pretty important to me. If there’s stress that has to be faced, I’ll face it. But for my ordinary, regular life, I prefer a slower, gentler…
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I’ve written a lot about the life-changing power of habits, but that power can work against you too. Bad habits — especially the financial kind — can lock you into a trap where you…
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I didn’t become a minimalist to be more productive — that’s just been a happy byproduct of having fewer distractions and a lot more focus. My journey into minimalism started because I was tired…
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All of the best things in my life are practically free. In fact, the only reason I would ever want more money is to simply free up more time to enjoy what I already…
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One of my favorite benefits of a clutter-free home is simply how good I feel when I’m in it. Walking into a simple, orderly room instantly helps me feel more relaxed. It’s like my…
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After a long struggle with brain fog, I’ve learned a ton about managing stress, which turns out to be a major trigger. I used to think stress was just a part of life—something to…
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A lot of people believe that confidence is something you either have or something you need to fake. I see it differently. I think that through focused attention and genuine effort, anyone can grow…
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I’m not immune to facing hard times in my life, from the failing health of loved ones to uncertainty about my vocation, but through all that, I’ve had to ask myself what kind of…
